Robert O’Neill Biography
Robert O’Neill (Full name – Robert James O’Neill) is a former United States Navy sailor who was born in Butte, Montana, U.S. He claims to have fired the shot(s) that killed Osama bin Laden during the raid on his Abbottabad compound on May 1, 2011, when he worked on the special operation dubbed Operation Neptune Spear. This special operation was overseen by retired Navy Admiral William McRaven.
Robert O’Neill Age
O’Neill was born on April 10, 1976, Butte, Montana, USA. He enlisted in the Army in 1995, at age 19, a year after graduating from Saint Joseph’s Preparatory High School. O’Neill is 44 years old as of 2020.
Robert O’Neill Height
O’Neill appears to be quite tall in stature. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Robert O’Neill Wife
At the age of 41 in September 2017, he married Jessica Halpin, then 27, in a Catholic ceremony held on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Robert O’Neill’s first wife was Amber O’Neill, with whom he has children. He blamed the breakdown of his first marriage on stress and alcoholism caused by his time in the military.
Robert O’Neill Bin Laden
In May 2011, the US Navy Seal Commandos conducted a special operation on a fortified compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. This operation was overseen by retired Admiral William McRaven. It aimed and indeed killed the most wanted man in the world, Osama bin Laden.
Matt Bissonnette vs Robert O’Neill
Among the members of that unit was Matt Bissonnette, who along with another Seal Team 6 member, O’Neill, claims to have fired the fatal shots. O’Neill came out publicly to take credit for the killing of Osama bin Laden, a decision that did not sit well within the Navy Seal ranks.
Jonathan Gilliam, a former Seal, condemned the actions and motives of Mr. O’Neill. “It’s ridiculous for O’Neill to claim the credit for the fatal shot as we probably never will know and don’t need to know,” said Mr. Gilliam, a security consultant, noting that his views reflected the views of many Seals with whom he had spoken.
Robert O’Neill Book
O’Neill is the author of the book The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior. This instant New York Times bestseller—“a jaw-dropping, fast-paced account” (New York Post) recounts SEAL Team Operator O’Neill’s incredible four-hundred-mission career.
It includes the attempts to rescue “Lone Survivor” Marcus Luttrell and abducted-by-Somali-pirates Captain Richard Phillips. The book culminates in the death of the world’s most wanted terrorist—Osama bin Laden. Source: Amazon.
Robert O’Neill Podcast
O’Neill was a guest on Team Never Quit Podcast in its historic 100th show. Never before had the Lone Survivor, Marcus Luttrell, and the Operator, O’Neill been together on the air in any type of format. In that epic episode, Robert shared his greatest #neverquitstory, as well as he and Marcus, shared their profound insight as to what it takes to be willing to give everything for the men around them.
Robert O’Neill Movie
In February 2019, O’Neill signed a deal for a movie production based on his autobiography; The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior. The rights for the movie were obtained by Universal Pictures and Broadway Video.
Robert O’Neill Net Worth
Having served in as a Navy Seal for 16 years before quitting, O’Neill no doubt earned a good income. However, it is after his military service that he has arguably made the bulk of his fortune following the publication of his book, The Operator. He also gives talks at a fee. Sales from the book have not been revealed and neither has his net worth.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robert O’Neill.
What SEAL team was Robert O Neill?
He was a member of the SEAL Team Six.
Who was the leader of SEAL Team 6?
Richard “Dick” Marcinko was the SEAL Team Six leader during the time of the special operation that killed Osama bin Laden.
How many Navy SEALs are there?
About 2,450 active-duty Navy SEALs.
How did bin Laden die?
He was shot severally and died of the resultant gunshot wounds.
Which Navy SEAL team killed bin Laden?
Bin Laden was killed on May 1, 2011, by SEAL Team Six in a special operation that was dubbed Operation Neptune Spear.