Conan O'Brien
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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)
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43:15S55E08 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Dane Cook
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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
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43:21S55E16 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Cameron Diaz
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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 217 to 240 of 1,584.
8:46Paul Rudd Couldnât Get Will Ferrell To Break On âAnchormanâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1:12:11John Cena (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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608.3K views
11:58Conan & Matt's New Podcast Idea | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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598.1K views
3:18Aubrey Plaza & Conan's Erotic Goodbye | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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9:42Conan Considers Turning The Show Into A âHot Onesâ Rewatch Podcast | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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595.1K views
10:55Conan Thinks Nikki Glaser Did The Greatest Roast Of All Time | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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593.1K views
2:41Q&A: A Fan Asks For An Update On Jordan Schlansky | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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14:37Christina Applegate & Jamie-Lynn Sigler Describe Initial MS Symptoms | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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12:26Ed Sheeran Cold Called Beyoncé | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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588.5K views
29:30Andy Richter (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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588.2K views
7:43Adam Sandler Got Nervous Around Taylor Swift | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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587.7K views
21:47Conan & Sona Face Off In A Trash-Talking Game Of Cornhole | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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584.1K views
9:29Conan Brainstorms Inspirational Quote Posters | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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582.1K views
1:03:56Ryan Reynolds (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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580.1K views
7:36Conan, Andy, & Producer Frank Smiley Remember Norm Macdonald | Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
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578.2K views
8:36Sona Watched A Dirty Video At Work | Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
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575.4K views
12:26Conan Finally Got âGerbiledâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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574.8K views
12:49Conan Learns About âBrand Safety Analysis" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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573.6K views
7:15Kaitlin Olson Doesnât Mind Fans Calling Her A Bird | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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573K views
13:46Conan & Gourley Arm Wrestle | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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572.3K views
8:11Conan Remembers Some Of His Favorite Jim Downey âSNLâ Sketches | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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568.7K views
10:52Conan Trash Talks His Non-Sponsors | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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566.1K views
8:59Robert Smigel Found The Triumph Puppet While Furniture Shopping | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
563.9K views
8:27Tom Hanks Doesnât Have Any âCareer Lowsâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
563.7K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien
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.
