Dan Abrams is a prominent American television host, legal commentator, author, and entrepreneur. He has built a multifaceted career through his work in media, law, and digital publishing. Born on May 20, 1966, in New York City, he comes from a family with strong legal ties. His father, Floyd Abrams, is a renowned First Amendment attorney, while his sister, Ronnie Abrams, was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as a federal judge in 2011 and received her commission in 2012.
Abrams pursued an academic path that matched his legal heritage. He graduated from Duke University in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He later earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Columbia Law School in 1992. Contrary to some reports, there is no official record of him receiving a law degree from Stetson University; his accredited law degree is from Columbia University.
Dan Abrams began his journalism career at Court TV (now truTV), where he covered several high-profile legal cases, including the O.J. Simpson murder trial, the Netherlands' International War Crimes Tribunal, and the assisted suicide trials of Dr. Jack Kevorkian in Michigan. His analytical expertise led him to NBC News in 1997, where he served as Chief Legal Correspondent.
In 2001, Abrams launched his own show on MSNBC, The Abrams Report, focusing on legal and political commentary. In June 2006, he was appointed General Manager of MSNBC and stepped down from hosting to focus on network leadership.
In March 2011, Abrams joined ABC News as Chief Legal Analyst. He also served as a substitute anchor for Good Morning America before being promoted to Chief Legal Affairs Anchor on June 19, 2013. Around the same time, he became one of the main anchors of the ABC News program Nightline.
In addition to his television career, Dan Abrams is a successful web entrepreneur. In July 2009, he founded Mediaite, a website offering commentary on media personalities and industry trends. That same month, he co-founded Gossip Cop, a site dedicated to fact-checking celebrity rumors.
In 2010, Abrams expanded his digital media ventures with the launch of several niche websites: Geekosystem, covering Internet culture and technology; Styleite, focused on fashion news and analysis; and SportsGrid, offering sports-related news and data. In 2011, he introduced The Mary Sue, a platform celebrating women in geek culture. In 2012, he launched The Braiser, a lifestyle site centered on the lives and careers of top chefs.
| Birth Date: | 20 May, 1966 |
| Age: | 53 yrs |
| Occupations: | Lawyer |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Manhattan |
| Education: | Duke University Columbia Law School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American lawyer, writer, television executive, entrepreneur |
| Net Worth 2021: | 25 million |
