Sean Hannity’s Early Media Ventures made him so successful in his career and he made millions. Sean Hannity's major career breakthrough came in 1996 when he joined Fox News as the co-host of "Hannity & Colmes," alongside Alan Colmes Sean Hannity, born on December 30, 1961, in New York City, embarked on his media career in an unconventional manner. His first significant exposure came through a volunteer position at UC Santa Barbara’s KCSB-FM in 1989. Although his initial show was short-lived, this experience was instrumental in shaping his future career path. From Early Challenges to Breakthroughs Hannity’s journey was fraught with challenges early on. After his stint at KCSB-FM, he worked at WVNN in Athens and WGST in Atlanta, facing numerous hurdles. His persistence eventually led him to a prominent role at WABC in New York, where his career began to gain traction. The Rise of a Conservative Icon Sean Hannity's major career breakthrough came in 1996