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
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 241 to 264 of 1,584.
1:02:47Billie Eilish (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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559.8K views
11:11Conan Wants To Star In An Explicit Hallmark Movie | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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554.3K views
10:11Conan Wishes Sona & Matt Forgot About His Birthday | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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554.1K views
8:19Conan Challenges Jordan Schlansky To A Water Taste Test | Conan O'Brien Radio
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551.2K views
6:26Sona Thinks The Studio Is Too Cold | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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550.7K views
24:00Conan, Sona, & Gourley's Spouses Take Over The Podcast | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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547.9K views
5:04Jordan Schlansky Wonders If Conan Cries During Movies | Conan O'Brien Radio
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546.5K views
5:58How Larry David Lied His Way Out Of The Army Reserve | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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546.2K views
6:45Sir Patrick Stewart's Shakespearean Approach To Jean-Luc Picard | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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546.1K views
11:09Conan Had No Idea Elizabeth Banks Directed âCocaine Bearâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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544.9K views
10:10Conan Doesnât Think Kevin Nealon Has Any Respect For Him | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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542.6K views
10:35Conan Narrates Erotica | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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541.1K views
10:47The Advice Stephen Colbert Gave Taylor Tomlinson | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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537.8K views
7:44Conan Does An Impression Of Himself As A âPrissyâ Child | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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535.1K views
54:38Conan O'Brien | Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson & Woody Harrelson
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533.6K views
10:52Ron Howard: Jim Henson Didnât Have A Dark Side | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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533.1K views
9:03Amy Poehlerâs âLate Nightâ Appearances Paid Her Rent | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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532.6K views
10:03Kevin Nealon Weighs In On Conan Hosting The Oscars | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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529.3K views
4:15Randall Park's Parents Were Thrilled When He Got Cast As Kim Jong-un | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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528.9K views
5:24Why Chris Martin Doesnât Eat Dinner | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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528K views
24:58A Special Guest Drops By Summer S'mores 2025 | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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527.1K views
13:08Conan Met The Pope At The Vatican | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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526.9K views
11:21Conan Worries About How Matt Gourley Will Act Around Harrison Ford | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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524.6K views
10:38Why Sonaâs Mom Buried A Baby Doll In Her Backyard | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
524.5K 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.
