Sean Patrick Hannity was born on December 30, 1961, in New York City, New York, to parents Lillian and Hugh Hannity, both of Irish descent. He grew up with two sisters and attended Sacred Heart Seminary in Hempstead, followed by St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary School. Although not widely recognized during his school years, Hannity has spoken openly about his challenges during adolescence. He later attended New York University and Adelphi University but did not complete a degree at either institution.
Hannity launched his radio career in 1989 at KCSB-FM, a college radio station at the University of California, Santa Barbara, while also working in construction. With little prior experience, he hosted a weekly show for approximately 40 hours before the station canceled the program due to controversy around the content. Reflecting on that time, Hannity admitted in an interview, "I wasn't good at it. I was terrible." He promoted himself as “the most talked about college radio host in America” to gain attention and professional opportunities.
Soon after, he was hired by WVNN in Athens, Alabama, and later hosted a talk show on WGST in Atlanta, Georgia. These early opportunities provided significant on-air experience and helped Hannity establish a foothold in conservative media.
Hannity’s major break in television came in 1996 when Roger Ailes, the co-founder of Fox News, selected him to co-host a new political talk show alongside liberal commentator Alan Colmes. The program, initially referred to as Hannity and LTBD, was later officially titled Hannity & Colmes. The show gained popularity for its point-counterpoint style, with Hannity presenting conservative perspectives and Colmes providing liberal commentary.
| Net Worth 2021: | 250 million |
