Bill O’Reilly is a former American journalist and television host who was born on September 10, 1949, in New York City. He is best known for hosting the Fox News program “The O’Reilly Factor,” which aired from 1996 to 2017. O’Reilly has written several books, including several best-sellers, and has received numerous awards for his journalism.
O’Reilly began his career in journalism in the 1970s as a reporter for local news stations. He later worked as a correspondent for CBS News and ABC News before joining Fox News in 1996. O’Reilly quickly became one of the network’s most popular hosts, and “The O’Reilly Factor” became one of the highest-rated programs on cable news.
O’Reilly has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump and has often covered Trump and his administration on his show. However, O’Reilly has also faced controversy, including allegations of sexual harassment and abuse, which led to his departure from Fox News in 2017.
