Full Name
Sean Patrick Hannity
Date of Birth
December 30, 1961
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death
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Education
- St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary (high school)
- New York University (did not graduate)
- Adelphi University (did not graduate)
Spouses Names
Jill Rhodes (divorced)
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Personal Life
Sean Patrick Hannity was born on December 30, 1961, in New York City, to Hugh and Lillian Hannity, both of whom worked in the justice system. Growing up in Franklin Square, a Long Island suburb, Hannity was the youngest child and only son of first-generation Irish immigrants. His early education was in local Catholic schools. Hannity’s academic journey included stints at Adelphi University, New York University, and the University of California-Santa Barbara, though he never completed his college education, opting instead to pursue a career in broadcasting[16].
Hannity married Jill Rhodes in 1993, and the couple has two children. Despite their divorce in 2019, they reportedly maintained a good relationship as co-parents[16][14].
Career
Sean Hannity’s broadcasting career began in 1989 at KCSB FM, a college radio station in Santa Barbara, California. His tenure there was short-lived due to controversy over his remarks about homosexuals, leading to his dismissal. However, this incident propelled him into positions at conservative AM stations WVNN in Athens, Alabama, and later WGST in Atlanta. In 1996, Hannity joined Fox News as the conservative co-host of Hannity & Colmes, alongside the more liberal Alan Colmes. After Colmes’s departure in 2009, the show was renamed Hannity. Hannity also hosts The Sean Hannity Show on radio, which is syndicated on more than 500 stations in the United States[16][5].
Throughout his career, Hannity has been known for his conservative political commentary, often supporting Republican candidates and causes. He has been particularly supportive of Donald Trump, frequently defending his policies and actions on his shows[16][14].
Achievements
Sean Hannity has received numerous accolades for his work in broadcasting, including two Marconi Awards for Nationally Syndicated Radio Host of the Year and induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2017. He is also a best-selling author, with titles such as Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism (2002), Deliver Us from Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism (2004), Conservative Victory: Defeating Obama’s Radical Agenda (2010), and Live Free Or Die: America (and the World) on the Brink (2020)[13][6].
Controversies, Myths, Misconceptions
Hannity has been a figure of controversy, often criticized for promoting conspiracy theories and misinformation. He has been accused of propagating “birtherism” claims against Barack Obama, spreading falsehoods about Hillary Clinton’s health, and making unfounded allegations of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Despite these controversies, Hannity remains a significant and influential figure in conservative media[1].
Bibliography
- Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism (2002)
- Deliver Us from Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism (2004)
- Conservative Victory: Defeating Obama’s Radical Agenda (2010)
- Live Free Or Die: America (and the World) on the Brink (2020)
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