Keith Olbermann Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, ESPN, Trump, New Show, The Resistance and Net Worth.

Keith Olbermann Biography | Who Is Keith Olbermann?

Keith Olbermann (born Keith Theodore Olbermann) is an American sport and political commentator and writer, currently working for ESPN. He hosted the weeknight political commentary program Countdown with Keith Olbermann on MSNBC from March 2003 to January 2011.

Through the program, he received attention for his pointed criticism of right-wing and conservative politicians and public figures.

Though Olbermann has been described as a “liberal,” he has tried to resist being labeled politically and stating, “I’m not a liberal. I’m an American.”

Keith Olbermann Age and Birthday

Olbermann is 61 years old as of 2020, he was born on 27 January 1959, in New York City, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 27 January every year and his birth sign is Aquarius.

Keith Olbermann Height and Weight

Olbermann stands at a height of 6 feet 2.79 inches (1.90 meters) and Weighs 194 lbs (88 kg).

Keith Olbermann Education

Olbermann attended Hackley School in nearby Tarrytown. He then enrolled at Cornell University at the age of 16. He graduated from Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 1979 with a BS in communication.

Keith Olbermann Parents

Keith Olbermann Siblings

Olbermann was born to Marie Katherine (née Charbonier), a preschool teacher, and Theodore Olbermann, a commercial architect. He has one younger sister, Jenna (born 1968), and is of German ancestry.

He grew up in a Unitarian household in the town of Hastings-on-Hudson in Westchester County. His father died on March 13, 2010, of complications from colon surgery the previous September.

Olbermann’s father had died several months before. He had taken a leave of absence shortly before his father’s death citing the need to spend time with his father.

He occasionally recording segments to air at the beginning of the shows where he gave his views on the state of the American health care system and updating viewers on his father’s condition. Lawrence O’Donnell’s guest-hosted the show in his absence.

Keith Olbermann Wife

Keith Olbermann Katy Tur

Speaking of his personal life, Olbermann was in a relationship with author and broadcast journalist, Katy Tur for three years, from 2006 to 2009. However, Tur later in 2017 married Tony Dokoupil, a broadcast journalist who works at CBS This Morning.

Olberman has not gone public with his relationship, it is not publicly known whether he is married or in a relationship. His partner will be updated as soon as possible.

Keith Olbermann Salary

In his last year with KCBS before moving east to work for ESPN, Olbermann’s salary was $475,000 but started at “just over $150,000” with ESPN. He made $350,000 at the end of his tenure at ESPN.

In November 2008, it was announced that Olbermann had signed a four-year contract extension with MSNBC worth an estimated $30 million for Countdown which also provided for his hosting of two Countdown specials a year to be aired on NBC as well as for his occasional contribution of essays on NBC’s Nightly News with Brian Williams.

Keith Olbermann Net Worth

Olberman has an estimated net worth of $25 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Olbermann has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Keith Olbermann Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Keith Olbermann.

Keith Olbermann Bio and Wiki

  • Full Names: Keith Theodore Olbermann
  • Popular As: Olbermann
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Sports announcer, broadcast journalist, political commentator
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Keith Olbermann Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 61 (2020)
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Date of Birth: January 27, 1959
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.
  • Birthday: Jan. 27th

Keith Olbermann Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2.79 inches (1.90 meters)
  • Weight: 194 lbs (88 kg)
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Grey
  • Shoe Size: 13.5 (US)
  • Chest Size: Not Available
  • Waist Size: Not Available
  • Hip Size: Not Available

Keith Olbermann Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Theodore Olbermann
  • Mother: Marie Katherine Charbonier Olbermann
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Jenna Olbermann (Sister)
  • Marital Status: Unmarried
  • Dating / Girlfriend: Not Available
  • Children: None

Keith Olbermann Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $25 million
  • Salary: $2 Million
  • Source of Income: Sports announcer, broadcast journalist, political commentator

Keith Olbermann House and Cars

  • Place of living: To be Updated
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Keith Olbermann Career

Keith Olbermann ESPN | Keith Olbermann Sportscenter

Olbermann joined ESPN’s SportsCenter in 1992. He held the position until 1997 with exception of a period from the year 1993 to 1994 when he was at ESPN2.

Olbermann joined ESPN2 as its “marquee” personality to help launch the network. With Dan Patrick, he often hosted SportsCenter’s 11:00 p.m. show and the two became a popular anchor team.

He won a Cable ACE Award for Best Sportscaster in 1995. The pair co-authored a book called The Big Show about their experiences working at SportsCenter. Olbermann also said that the short-lived ABC dramedy Sports Night was based on his time on SportsCenter with Patrick.

Olbermann was suspended for two weeks after he made an unauthorized appearance on The Daily Show on Comedy Central with then-host and former ESPN colleague Craig Kilborn. He referred to Bristol, Connecticut (ESPN’s headquarters), as a “Godforsaken place” at one point in the show.

Keith Olbermann Fired

He abruptly left ESPN under controversy and he apparently burnt the bridges with the network’s management. This incident began a long and drawn-out feud between Olbermann and ESPN.

He has not included a long and drawn-out feud between Olbermann and ESPN. He was not included in ESPN’s guest lineup for its 25th anniversary SportsCenter “Reunion Week” in 2004.

The anniversary saw Craig Kilborn and Charley Steiner return to the SportsCenter set. Ten years after his departure, in an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman, Olbermann said, “If you burn a bridge, you can possibly build a new bridge, but if there’s no river anymore, that’s a lot of trouble.”

He also stated that he had recently learned that as a result of ESPN’s agreeing to let him return to the airwaves on ESPN Radio, he was banned from ESPN’s main (Bristol, Connecticut) campus.

It was then announced on July 17, 2013, that Olbermann would host his own one-hour nightly show on ESPN2. It was a two-year contract that allows him to deviate from the topic of sports, into realms such as “pop culture and current events,” as well as politics.

Keith Olbermann Tweets

He was suspended by ESPN in 2015 for the week following Penn State University’s annual philanthropy THON due to a Twitter exchange he had with Penn State supporters.

Keith stated, “PSU students are pitiful” in the twitter exchange. He said, “I’d like to thank the students and alums of Penn State for proving my point about the mediocrity of their education and ethics.” He apologized to his program upon his return March 2, but noted, “I’m much more sorry about batting practice [i.e. trolling or cyber bullying].

ESPN announced that it would be Olbermann’s last month with the network in July 2015.

Keith Olbermann Trump

Keith Olbermann New Show | Keith Olbermann The Resistance | Keith Olbermann Gq

GQ magazine announced on September 12, 2016, that Olbermann would as a special correspondent, host a web series covering the 2016 US Presidential Election.

The series which was titled The Closer with Keith Olbermann aired twice weekly on GQ.com. It was later retitled The Resistance after Donald Trump’s victory. It had nearly 170 million views on GQ’s YouTube and Facebook as of March 2017.

Penguin Random House issued a hardcover book by Olbermann, Trump is F*cking Crazy (This is Not a Joke) in mid-October 2017 consisting of 50 essays based on The Resistance commentaries.

Countdown With Keith Olbermann

His own show, Countdown began airing on MSNBC on March 31, 2003, in the 8 p.m. ET time slot previously held by programs hosted by Phil Donahue and, briefly, Lester Holt. Its permit, per its name, involved Olbermann ranking the five biggest news stories of the day or sometimes “stories my producers force me to cover”, as Olbermann put it.

It was done in numerically reverse order, counting down with the first story shown being ranked fifth but apparently the most important. He launched Bloggermann, his Countdown blog, hosted on MSNBC.com on October 13, 2004.

He used the format of the blog to expand on facts or ideas alluded to in the broadcast, to offer personal musings and reactions. MSNBC reported that Olbermann had signed a four-year extension on his contract with MSNBC for Countdown on February 16, 2007.

This also provided for his hosting of two Countdown specials a year to be aired on NBC as well as for his occasional contribution of essays on NBC’s Nightly News with Brian Williams.

He co-anchored with Chris Matthews, MSNBC’s coverage of the death of fellow NBC News employee Tim Russert on June 13, 2008. Olbermann presented a tribute along with his several fellow journalists, in honor of Russert.

He co-anchored MSNBC’s coverage with Chris Matthews until September 7, 2008, during the 2008 U.S. presidential election. They were then replaced by David Gregory after complaints from both outside and inside of NBC that they were making partisan statements.

The apparent conflict of interest had been an issue as early as May 2007. This is when Giuliani campaign officials complained about his serving in dual roles, as both a host and a commentator.

It was then announced in November 2008 that Olbermann had signed a four-year contract extension worth an estimated $30 million.

Frequently Asked Questions About Keith Olbermann

Who is Keith Olbermann?

Keith Olbermann (born Keith Theodore Olbermann) is an American sport and political commentator and writer, currently working for ESPN. He hosted the weeknight political commentary program Countdown with Keith Olbermann on MSNBC from March 2003 to January 2011.

How old is Keith Olbermann?

Olbermann is an American national born on 27th January 1989, in New York City, New York, U.S.

How tall is Keith Olbermann?

Olbermann stands at a height of 6 feet 2.79 inches (1.90 meters).

Is Keith Olbermann married?

Details about his love life are still under review. We will let you know when she gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.

How much is Keith Olbermann Worth?

Olbermann has an approximate net worth of $25 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the television industry

How much does Keith Olbermann make?

According to our reliable sources, Olbermann’s annual salary is estimated to be $2 million.

Where does Olbermann live?

Because of security reasons, Olbermann has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Olbermann dead or alive?

Olbermann is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Olbermann Now?

Olbermann is pursuing his career in journalism. He is working as a news reporter at ESPN since 1997.

What Happened To Keith Olbermann?

In episode 147 of The Resistance which was on November 27, 2017, he announced his retirement from political commentary. Olbermann cited his belief that “this … presidency of Donald John Trump will end prematurely and end soon, and I am thus also confident that this is the correct moment to end this series of commentaries”.

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