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My Take
What fascinates me about Keith Olbermann is the sheer audacity of his second act. He spent two decades mastering sports broadcasting, won Best Sportscaster honors three times, and anchored ESPN's flagship SportsCenter, then walked away to become one of America's loudest political voices. That refusal to coast on a winning formula tells you everything. He is the kind of commentator who would rather be combative and right than smooth and forgettable. You may not always agree with him, but the Cornell-educated New Yorker never hides behind neutrality, and there is a stubborn integrity in that I genuinely respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Keith Olbermann
- Name (Japanese)
- キース・オルバーマン
- Reading
- きーす・おるばーまん
- Born
- January 27, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television presenter / writer / journalist / television producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Cornell University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Keith Olbermann born?
Born January 27, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Keith Olbermann from?
Keith Olbermann is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Keith Olbermann do?
Keith Olbermann works as television presenter, writer, journalist, television producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.