Lawrence O'Donnell
Biography
Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr. is an American television anchor, actor, author, screenwriter, liberal political commentator, and host of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, an MSNBC opinion and news program that airs on weeknights.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Mrs. Harris
as Judge Leggett
2006

The One and Only Dick Gregory
as Self
2021

Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare
as Self
2019

Swing Vote
as Lawrence O'Donnell
2008

Up to Snuff
as Self
2018

The Campaign
as Lawrence O'Donnell
2012

Olympus Has Fallen
as Self
2013

The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
as Self (archive footage)
2024

Downey Wrote That
as Self
2025
TV Appearances

Bill Russell: Legend
as Self - Host 'The Last Word' MSNBC
2023

The West Wing
as Dr. Bartlet
1999

Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Lawrence O'Donnell
2000

Franklin & Bash
as Judge Paul W. Redford
2011

Monk
as Lawrence Barr
2002

Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
2014

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
as Self
2010

Prime: Weekend
as Self - Host
2024

True Blood
as Lawrence O'Donnell
2008

The Other Two
as Lawrence O'Donnell
2019

The Simpsons
as Lawrence O'Donnell (voice)
1989

Homeland
as Lawrence O'Donnell
2011
