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)
Videos 1 to 15 of 15.
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 313 to 336 of 1,584.
9:21Conan Compares Chelsea Perettiâs âBrooklyn 99â Character To Sona | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
456.5K views
8:17Paul Rudd Surprises Conan With A Clip From His Film âAnacondaâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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455.9K views
4:55Tom Hanks Didnât Know If Anyone Would Watch Forrest Gump | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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455.2K views
15:00Patton Oswalt & Conan Discuss The Future Of A.I. | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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452K views
1:23:03Author Mark Lewisohn â Serious Jibber-Jabber with Conan O'Brien | CONAN on TBS
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451.4K views
7:05Flula Borg Wonât Leave | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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450.8K views
5:58Jason Segel Got Dumped While Naked | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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449.8K views
8:54Sona Is A Chill Mom | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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445.5K views
12:57Conan Didnât Want To Have A Video Podcast | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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444.1K views
5:16Aubrey Plaza Played Rec League Basketball With Matt Gourleyâs Wife | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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442.5K views
19:03Conan Introduces The New & Improved Bley | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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441.9K views
1:04:25Denis Leary Isn't Conan's Friend... He's His "F**king Cousin" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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441.9K views
9:17Conan Cut Himself Shaving | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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440.3K views
8:09Conan Has Never Hit The Club | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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439.3K views
8:26Bill Hader Shares What Heâs Learned From Ali Wong | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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437.5K views
7:10Matt Gourleyâs Anti-Inflammatory Is Making Him Loopy | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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436.9K views
8:40Conan Refuses To Move Seats When His Studio Camera Dies | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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436.4K views
11:07Flula Borgâs Workout Regimen | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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433.9K views
10:10Conan Needs A Third Assistant | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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432.6K views
8:09Jim Gaffigan & Conan Got Roasted By Martin Short | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
432K views
24:08Marc Maron (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
430.2K views
10:03Charlie Day Is In The Very Serious Business Of Being Ridiculous | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
429.7K views
1:13:54Arsenio Hall (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
429.2K views
11:57Patton Oswalt & Conan Look Back On The Slipnutz | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
427.3K 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.
