Background

Hannity, Sean Patrick was born on December 30, 1961 in New York City. Son of Hugh and Lillian Hannity.

The immensely popular host of the radio talk show ‘The Sean Hannity Show’, Sean Hannity is more than just a radio or television presenter. The man wears many hats and is a respected political commentator and a brilliant author of several best selling books. He is a free-wheeling and candid commentator on American politics and agenda and is regarded as one of the most influential conservative voices in the U.S. With millions of listeners all over the country, ‘The Sean Hannity Show’ is the second most listened to commercial radio show. Counted amongst the best ever radio talk hosts, he is also a highly visible face on television. He hosted the hugely popular ‘Hannity & Colmes’ show along with Alan Colmes and single-handedly hosted the show, now called ‘Hannity’ upon Colmes’s departure. His programs are primarily conservative political shows where he gives his views and opinions regarding current political scenarios and other related issues. He is much appreciated for his strong political views and hosting skills even though he had never been a politician or a news reporter. He is also the author of three books on politics all of which became the best selling nonfiction on the New York Times Bestseller list.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Southeastern University, 2006.

Career

With Station WVNN, Huntsville, Alabama, 1990—1992, Station Georgia School of Technology, Atlanta, 1992—1996; substitute host Station 77WABC, New York City, 1996, late night host, 1997—1998, afternoon drive host, 1998—2001; host The Sean Hannity Show ABC Radio Network, since 2001; co-host Hannity & Colmes FOX News Channel, 1996—2009, host Hannity's America, since 2007; Author: Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty Over Liberalism, 2002 (New York Times bestseller), Deliver Us From Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism, 2004 (New York Times bestseller), Conservative Victoy: Defeating Obama's Radical Agenda, 2010 (#1 New York Times bestseller).

Achievements

• Sean published three books on politics, all of which were named on the New York Times bestseller list.
  
  He was awarded the Marconi Award for the Network Syndicated Personality of the Year by the National Association of Broadcasters in 2003 and 2007.
  
  Sean won the national Talk Show Host of the Year Award presented by the ‘Radio and Records’ magazine for three consecutive years.
  
  

Religion

Roman Catholic

Views

Quotations: "Liberals want to paint conservatives as angry white men on the radio. No, we're not. We're happy, normal, law-abiding, taxpaying, wonderful people. They love to play tennis with us on the weekend."

"One of the best lessons I learned early is that not everything in life is about you. It is about service. If you want trips and excessive gifts, then don't get into public service."

"Governor, why wouldn't anyone want to say the Pledge of Allegiance, unless they detested their own country or were ignorant of its greatness?"

"It doesn't say anywhere in the Constitution this idea of the separation of church and state."

Interests

• Music & Bands

  Favorite songs: "The Way It Is" by Bruce Hornsby, "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by Charlie Daniels, "Independence Day" by Martina McBride, "Place in This World" by Michael W. Smith.
  
  He is a big fan of the country musician Garth Brooks.

Connections

Spouse Jill Rhodes, January 9, 1993.

Father:

Hugh

Mother:

Lillian

a friend:

Mark Levin