Leo Brent Bozell III, commonly known as L. Brent Bozell III, is a prominent American conservative activist, writer, and media critic born on July 14, 1955. He is the son of L. Brent Bozell Jr., a notable conservative author and Catholic activist, and Patricia Lee Buckley, sister of influential conservative intellectual William F. Buckley Jr. Growing up in a deeply conservative and politically connected family, Bozell was immersed in right-wing ideology from an early age. He pursued higher education at Columbia University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1977. His early career involved various roles in conservative politics and media, including work as a political adviser and syndicated columnist contributing to over 50 newspapers. In 1987, Bozell founded the Media Research Center (MRC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying and countering perceived liberal bias in mainstream media. Under his leadership as president, the MRC grew into a significant force in conservative media watchdog efforts, producing reports, newsletters, and analyses that influence right-wing discourse. Bozell has also been a frequent television commentator, debater, author, and publisher, shaping the conservative movement through his outspoken critiques of media and cultural institutions. His work has extended to marketing and business ventures aligned with conservative causes. Bozell's influence expanded into government service when, in 2025, President Donald Trump nominated him to serve as the United States Ambassador to South Africa. The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination on December 18, 2025, in a party-line vote of 53-43, marking a new chapter in his career bridging media activism and diplomacy.