Al Rantel

Quick Facts

Full Name	Al Rantel
Occupation	Radio Personality
Date Of Birth	Oct 14, 1955(1955-10-14)
Age	69
Birthplace	United States of America
Country	United States
Birth City	United States of America
Horoscope	Capricorn

Al Rantel Biography

Al Rantel is one of the most popular and richest Radio Personality who was born on October 14, 1955 in United States of America, United States of America, United States. Alfred Anthony Quarantello Jr. (born October 14, 1955), better known by his professional name Al Rantel, is a conservative talk show host. Rantel’s most recent contract was with KABC radio, Los Angeles, California. He retired for medical reasons in June, 2009. Rantel is unusual in being an outspoken conservative who is openly gay. He worked in Florida for many years prior to moving to KABC, and has appeared as a pundit on television news and discussion programs. Rantel received the opportunity to work in Los Angeles at radio station KABC due to the encouragement of another East Coast transplanted talk host, Tom Leykis. Rantel previously worked for Los Angeles station KNX and Florida stations WINZ, WNWS, and WFTL.

On Jan 23, 2008, Larry Elder read a statement from Al Rantel on the air at 6:30 PM announcing to his listeners that he has been diagnosed with lymphoma and undergoing chemotherapy for it. Al’s fill-in host Tammy Bruce also made the same announcement in her segment of the show. On May 27, 2008, Rantel returned to the air on KABC.

On the night of the 2008 presidential election, Rantel announced that he had voted for Democrat Barack Obama, citing his anger with the Republican party and its nominee John McCain as the reason for doing so. Shortly after the announcement, fellow KABC talk show host Larry Elder has referred to Rantel as one half of the Marx Brothers, stating that he believed Rantel didn’t believe in the conservative principles he professed and that by voting for Obama, he demonstrated more Marxist leanings.

Al Rantel Net Worth

Al Rantel is one of the richest Radio Personality from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Al Rantel 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

On the morning program, Newsmax Media writers often appear to discuss various issues with Rantel. Prior to February 27, 2006, his evening show usually ended with a brief conversation with Mr. KABC; this tradition ended with the expanded syndication of Mark Levin on KABC and WABC.

During a discussion on US airport security on September 10, 2007, Rantel allegedly said that if his mother had to take her shoes off during a security screening, “… then why shouldn’t a Sikh be required to take off the hat that looks like a diaper …?” The alleged remark angered the Sikh community, which reportedly planned some public protests.

Rantel suffered another health emergency in August 2008 when he slipped and fell in the parking structure of his apartment building, necessitating hip and shoulder replacement. After yet another extended hiatus from the airways, on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, it was announced, Rantel would be retiring from KABC at his doctor’s request. On Doug McIntyre’s morning show, Al shared that he would be moving temporarily to Vancouver, Canada, to rest and recuperate.

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Facts & Trivia

Al Ranked on the list of most popular Radio Personality. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Al Rantel celebrates birthday on October 14 of every year.