Dan Abrams Net Worth

What Is Dan Abrams' Net Worth and Salary?

Dan Abrams is an American web entrepreneur and television personality with a net worth of $25 million. He first gained recognition working for Court TV, covering high-profile cases such as the OJ Simpson case and the trials of Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Dan is widely known for hosting TV series like "Live PD" and "60 Days In" on A&E. In 2009, he launched the news site Mediaite and Gossip Cop. He has authored several books, including "Man Down," "Lincoln's Last Trial," and more. Beyond media, Dan co-owns The Lion, a New York City restaurant.

Early Life

Born on May 20, 1966, in Manhattan, New York City, Dan Abrams is the son of Floyd and Efrat Abrams. His father is a renowned constitutional law expert. Dan graduated from Riverdale Country School in 1984 and earned a B.A. in political science from Duke University in 1988. He was an active student, anchoring newscasts on Cable 13 and serving as student body vice president. Dan later obtained his law degree from Columbia Law School.

Career

Abrams began his media career as a Court TV reporter in May 1994, covering significant stories like the O.J. Simpson case and Dr. Kevorkian's assisted suicide trials. He left the role in 1997 to join NBC News as a general assignment correspondent, eventually becoming Chief Legal Correspondent. In 2001, he started hosting "The Abrams Report" on MSNBC and later became General Manager of MSNBC from 2006 to 2007.

Moving beyond his managerial role, Dan focused on his shows, "Live with Dan Abrams" and "Verdict with Dan Abrams," until 2008. He later contributed to NBC News, substituting as an anchor on the "Today" show. In March 2011, Dan joined ABC News as Chief Legal Analyst and substitute anchor on "Good Morning America." By June 2013, he was named Chief Legal Affairs Anchor for ABC, also anchoring "Nightline" until 2014. Focusing on expanding his media ventures, Dan continued as ABC's Chief Legal Analyst on a freelance basis.

In 2016, Dan started hosting the A&E show "Live PD," which featured live police patrols across the U.S. The show, however, was canceled in June 2020 following protests against police brutality.

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Additionally, Dan co-hosted "Grace vs. Abrams" with Nancy Grace, debating high-profile crime cases. In 2019, he began producing and hosting "Court Cam," showcasing real courtroom footage. In July 2021, Dan announced his new show, "Dan Abrams Live," on NewsNation, premiering in September 2021. He also returned to host "On Patrol: Live" on Reelz in July 2022.

Dan is an entrepreneur, launching websites such as Gossip Cop, Mediaite, Geekosystem, Styleite, SportsGrid, The Mary Sue, The Braiser, Law & Crime, Ambo TV, and Whiskey Raiders. He has authored six books and contributed articles to "The New York Times," "The Wall Street Journal," "USA Today," and more.

Personal Life

Dan Abrams shares two children, son Everett and daughter Emilia, with his girlfriend, Florinka Pesenti. He co-owned the restaurant The Lion in Greenwich Village until it closed in 2015. In 2021, Dan bought Laurel Lake Vineyards on Long Island, renaming it Ev&Em Vineyards after his children.

Real Estate

Dan owns a 3,200-square-foot townhouse in New York City's West Village, which he purchased in two transactions totaling $3.8 million. He listed the property for sale in May 2018 and accepted an $8 million offer in February 2023. In 2017, Dan bought a condo in Washington, D.C., for $414,000.