Conan O'Brien
Stand-up comedian from United States 🇺🇸
About Conan O'Brien
Conan Christopher O'Brien (born April 18, 1963) is an American television host, comedian, writer, actor, and podcaster. He is best known for having hosted late-night talk shows, beginning with Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993-2009) and The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009-2010) on the NBC television network, and Conan (2010-2021) on the cable channel TBS. Before his hosting career, O'Brien was a writer for Saturday Night Live from 1988 to 1991, and the Fox animated sitcom The Simpsons from 1991 to 1993. He has hosted the podcast series Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend since 2018.
Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, O'Brien was raised in an Irish Catholic family. He served as president of The Harvard Lampoon while attending Harvard University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and literature in 1985. He was selected by Lorne Michaels and NBC to take over David Letterman's position as host of Late Night in 1993, and despite unfavorable reviews and threats of cancellation in the show's first years, the show became highly regarded and earned a Primetime Emmy Award.
In 2009, O'Brien moved from New York to Los Angeles to host his own incarnation of The Tonight Show for seven months until highly publicized network politics prompted a host change in 2010. He then hosted a 32-city live comedy tour titled The Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour, which was the subject of the documentary Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (2011), and hosted Conan from 2010 to 2021. He was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2010, inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2025, and is the 2025 recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Videos (15)
Videos 1 to 15 of 15.
43:15S55E08 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Dane Cook
5.9K views
43:15S55E07 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Eddie Murphy
1.7K views
43:25S55E10 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Jamie Foxx
1.3K views
43:24S55E06 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: David Duchovny
1.3K views
43:21S55E16 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Cameron Diaz
1.2K views
43:22S55E18 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Brandon McMillian
1.1K views
43:10S55E05 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Ryan Seacrest
1.1K views
43:16S55E12 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Larry David
895 views
43:17S55E13 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: William Shatner
825 views
43:15S55E15 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Phil Jackson
823 views
43:22S55E18 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Brandon McMillan
602 views
43:21S55E11 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Will Arnett
594 views
1:07:40PODCAST: David Spade
205 views
1:03:19PODCAST: Harrison Ford
123 views
1:06:09PODCAST: Mike Birbiglia
59 viewsGuest appearances (1,584)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Conan O'Brien.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 1,584.
9:37Conan O'Brien Reviews "Grand Theft Auto V" | Clueless Gamer | CONAN on TBS
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22.7M views
11:44Marshawn Lynch and Rob Gronkowski Play "Mortal Kombat X" With Conan O'Brien | CONAN on TBS
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20.2M views
3:17J.Y. Park "Fire" feat. Conan O'Brien & Steven Yeun & Jimin Park Official M/V | CONAN on TBS
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17.2M views
11:55Bill Burr Can't Help But Laugh When He Watches The News | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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12M views
7:54Conan O'Brien Reviews "Tomb Raider" - Clueless Gamer | CONAN on TBS
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10.5M views
7:21Conan O'Brien Reviews "Skyrim" - Clueless Gamer | CONAN on TBS
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10.3M views
8:49Conan O'Brien Reviews "Hitman: Absolution" - Clueless Gamer | CONAN on TBS
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10.1M views
6:03Conan O'Brien Reviews "Injustice: Gods Among Us" - Clueless Gamer | CONAN on TBS
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8.6M views
8:03Clueless Gamer: Conan O'Brien Reviews "Resident Evil 6" | CONAN on TBS
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8M views
1:21:21"The Simpsons" Writers Reunion -- Serious Jibber-Jabber with Conan O'Brien | CONAN on TBS
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7.5M views
4:07Conan O'Brien Reviews "Minecraft" for XBox 360 - Clueless Gamer | CONAN on TBS
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7.4M views
7:37Conan O'Brien Reviews "Halo 4" - Clueless Gamer | CONAN on TBS
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6.6M views
1:41Flirt Fight: Jessica Biel vs. Conan O'Brien | CONAN on TBS
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5.5M views
7:41Conan Visits "Conan O'Brien College" | CONAN on TBS
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5.3M views
23:45Conan O'Brien's 2011 Dartmouth College Commencement Address | CONAN on TBS
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5.1M views
20:10Kevin Nealon Brings Conan To Tears | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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4.8M views
12:30Conan Explains What Happened To His Body After “Hot Ones” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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4.6M views
19:35Conan Has A Post-"Hot Ones" Check Up With Dr. Arroyo | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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3.5M views
1:10:49Larry David (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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3.4M views
12:40Lisa Kudrow Started Watching “Friends” After Matthew Perry’s Passing | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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3.2M views
11:24Jim Downey On The “Anarchy” Of Norm Macdonald’s “Weekend Update” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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3.2M views
6:15Bill Burr Is Really Into Vaccines | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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3.2M views
10:59Dave Grohl & Krist Novoselic Reflect On Kurt Cobain's Lyrics & Legacy | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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3.1M views
5:42Bill Burr Makes Fun Of Conan's Shoes | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Conan O'Brien?
Conan Christopher O'Brien (born April 18, 1963) is an American television host, comedian, writer, actor, and podcaster, best known for hosting late-night talk shows including Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, and Conan.
What writing jobs did Conan O'Brien have before hosting?
Before his hosting career, he was a writer for Saturday Night Live from 1988 to 1991 and for the Fox animated sitcom The Simpsons from 1991 to 1993.
Where did Conan O'Brien study?
He attended Harvard University, where he served as president of The Harvard Lampoon and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and literature in 1985.
How did Conan O'Brien become host of Late Night?
He was selected by Lorne Michaels and NBC to take over David Letterman's position as host of Late Night in 1993. Despite unfavorable reviews and threats of cancellation in the early years, the show became highly regarded and earned a Primetime Emmy Award.
What honors has Conan O'Brien received?
He was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2010, was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2025, and is the 2025 recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
