Lawrence O'Donnell

Acting • 40 Credits

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.

✍️ Written & Story Credits (2)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
The West Wing

The West Wing

1999 ⭐ 4.1
Story
Mister Sterling

Mister Sterling

2003 ⭐ 4.1
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 ⭐ 4.0
as Lawrence O'Donnell (voice)
Olympus Has Fallen

Olympus Has Fallen

2013 ⭐ 3.2
as Self
Homeland

Homeland

2011 ⭐ 3.8
as Lawrence O'Donnell
True Blood

True Blood

2008 ⭐ 3.8
as Lawrence O'Donnell
The Campaign

The Campaign

2012 ⭐ 2.9
as Lawrence O'Donnell
Monk

Monk

2002 ⭐ 4.0
as Lawrence Barr
Curb Your Enthusiasm

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2000 ⭐ 4.0
as Lawrence O'Donnell
The Daily Show

The Daily Show

1996 ⭐ 3.2
as Self (archive footage)
The West Wing

The West Wing

1999 ⭐ 4.1
as Dr. Bartlet
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 ⭐ 3.1
as Self - Guest
Swing Vote

Swing Vote

2008 ⭐ 2.9
as Lawrence O'Donnell
Damages

Damages

2007 ⭐ 3.8
as The Last Word Host
Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003 ⭐ 3.0
as Self
Big Love

Big Love

2006 ⭐ 3.5
as Lee Hatcher
Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014 ⭐ 2.6
as Self
The Practice

The Practice

1997 ⭐ 3.8
as Judge Franklin Brown
Franklin & Bash

Franklin & Bash

2011 ⭐ 3.6
as Judge Paul W. Redford
E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

1996 ⭐ 4.0
as Self - Producer
The Other Two

The Other Two

2019 ⭐ 3.5
as Lawrence O'Donnell
The Problem with Jon Stewart

The Problem with Jon Stewart

2021 ⭐ 3.6
as Self (archive footage)
The Rachel Maddow Show

The Rachel Maddow Show

2008 ⭐ 3.0
as Self
Bill Russell: Legend

Bill Russell: Legend

2023 ⭐ 3.7
as Self - Host 'The Last Word' MSNBC
Mrs. Harris

Mrs. Harris

2005 ⭐ 2.9
as Judge Leggett
The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump

The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump

2024 ⭐ 3.7
as Self (archive footage)
The One and Only Dick Gregory

The One and Only Dick Gregory

2021 ⭐ 4.0
as Self
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

2010 ⭐ 2.9
as Self
PoliWood

PoliWood

2009 ⭐ 3.3
as Self
Downey Wrote That

Downey Wrote That

2025 ⭐ 3.0
as Self
Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare

Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare

2019
as Self
Up to Snuff

Up to Snuff

2018
as Self