Age, Biography and Wiki
Robert J. O'Neill was born on April 10, 1976, in Butte, Montana. He graduated from Butte Central High School in 1994 and attended Montana Technological University. O'Neill served in the U.S. Navy from 1996 to 2012, notably as part of SEAL Team Six. His military career laid the foundation for his post-military success, with experiences that have been instrumental in shaping his civilian pursuits.
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Specific details about Robert J. O'Neill's height and weight are not widely available in public sources. However, his physical stature is often associated with the rigorous training and fitness required for his role as a Navy SEAL.
Fellow SEAL Matt Bissonnette claims in No Easy Day that the unnamed point man actually fired the killing shots. According to The Intercept interview of a former SEAL Team 6 member, when O'Neill arrived at the terrorist leader, bin Laden was already "bleeding out on the floor, possibly already dead, after being shot in the chest and leg by the lead assaulter on the raid." According to another SEAL, O'Neill merely walked over to the immobile al-Qaeda leader and shot him twice in the head. The Intercept said that both O'Neill's and Bissonnette's accountings of the mission "contain multiple self-serving falsehoods."
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Dating & Relationship status
O'Neill married in March 2004, and by February 2013, he and his spouse were legally separated. There is limited information available about his current relationship status.
Born in Butte, Montana, on 10 April 1976, Robert J. O'Neill is the son of Tom O'Neill, Jim Johnson, and Diane Johnson. He graduated from Butte Central High School in 1994, and has attended Montana Technological University. O'Neill married in March 2004, and has at least two children; he and his spouse were legally separated by February 2013.
O'Neill told Esquire that he found himself in a United States Navy recruiting office after a relationship breakup. After expressing interest in becoming a sniper, O'Neill enlisted on 29 January 1996, and joined the Navy SEALs that same year. O'Neill reported to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado and graduated from BUD/S class 208.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Robert J. O'Neill's net worth is a result of his multifaceted career. His memoir, "The Operator," has been a significant contributor, generating substantial royalties. His public speaking engagements, consulting services, and business ventures have further diversified his income streams. While the exact figure of his net worth is not specified in available sources, his financial success is evident from his ability to leverage his military experience into a successful civilian career.
Consulting and Business Ventures
In addition to writing and speaking, O'Neill offers consulting services and has invested in various business ventures. His strategic insights have been valuable in expanding his financial portfolio.
After separating from the US Navy, O'Neill began working as a motivational speaker. In 2015, he became a contributor to the cable news channel Fox News, though had left the company by August 2021, instead appearing on competitor Newsmax TV that October. O'Neill has also published two books:
Social Network
O'Neill is active on social media platforms, with a presence on Instagram (@mchooyah), where he shares insights into his life and business ventures. He is also host of "The Operator Podcast" and has partnered with Black Buffalo Inc., showcasing his diverse engagements in media and business.
In an anonymous February 2013 interview, O'Neill told Esquire that he had killed Osama bin Laden during Operation Neptune Spear in May 2011. In late 2014, in the run-up to credited Fox News and The Washington Post stories on the same topic, O'Neill's name was leaked by other former special forces personnel who were protesting his violation of "a code of silence that forbids them from publicly taking credit for their actions." O'Neill claimed that he and another unnamed member of SEAL Team Six cornered bin Laden, and that after the other SEAL fired and missed, O'Neill killed the terrorist leader with shots to the head.
Saying "I can't believe I fought for this bullshit", O'Neill again took to Twitter in May 2023 to criticize the Navy's alleged unreadiness to combat China because active-duty sailor and drag performer Joshua Kelley had been a "digital ambassador" for the service in 2022.
In December 2023, O'Neill held a small share of the Armed Forces Brewing Company in Norfolk, Virginia and served as its brand ambassador. His previous comments about Joshua Kelley, and his legal trouble in Frisco, prompted public opposition to a proposed brewery a few miles from Naval Station Norfolk; the planning commission voted four-to-two against recommending the brewery permit. The company removed O'Neill as the company's director of military services and "toned down O’Neill's public-facing role."
On November 4, 2024, O'Neill was criticized online for his sexually charged reply to a tweet publicizing five young mens' vote for Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election. To the original tweet stating that "real men support Harris", O'Neill replied: "You're not men. You're boys. If there was no social media, you would be my concubines." He followed-up saying, "These liberal, pussy 'males' will never defend you. I got you .. they don't."
Education
O'Neill graduated from Butte Central High School in 1994 and attended Montana Technological University. His educational background, combined with his military training, has provided him with a unique set of skills that he leverages in his civilian career.
By August 2020, the federal government of the United States had neither confirmed nor denied O'Neill's claims, though Rear Admiral Brian L. Losey and Force Master Chief Michael Magaraci did encourage all SEALs to abide by their code of silence, saying, "At Naval Special Warfare's core is the SEAL ethos […] A critical tenant [sic] of our ethos is 'I do not advertise the nature of my work, nor seek recognition for my actions.' Our ethos is a life-long commitment and obligation, both in and out of the service. Violators of our ethos are neither teammates in good standing, nor teammates who represent Naval Special Warfare."
On 23 August 2023, he was arrested in Frisco, Texas, on "a Class A misdemeanor charge of assault causing bodily injury and a Class C misdemeanor charge of public intoxication" after allegedly assaulting a hotel security guard. He was booked into the Collin County jail, and released on a bond of US$3500 2023. In August 2024, O'Neill sued the security guard—Johnny Loomis—for defamation, saying the 2023 allegations were fabricated; he also filed suit against Omni Hotels & Resorts for negligence, saying they hired a guard who "lacked adequate qualifications."
