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
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 361 to 384 of 1,584.
11:51Conanâs Assistant Teaches Him About Taylor Swiftâs Easter Eggs | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
400.8K views
10:04Conan Delivers Matt Gourleyâs Belated Birthday Gift | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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400.7K views
11:15Conan Sat With The âFriendsâ Cast At Lisa Kudrowâs Wedding | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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400.1K views
9:43Conan Taunted Matt Gourley From Thailand | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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400K views
42:48Team Coco Hangout with Conan O'Brien | Team Coco
Conan O'Brien
399.7K views
11:16Matt Gourley Reads Explicit Conan Fan Fiction | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
399.5K views
10:08Robert Smigel On The Origins Of âIn The Year 2000â | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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398.6K views
6:02Matt Gourleyâs Spot-On Conan Impression â "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend"
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398K views
9:03Conan Regrets Being âToo Intenseâ About Working At SNL | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
397.1K views
10:45Kevin Nealon Draws A Picture Of Conan | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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396.7K views
12:49Sebastian Maniscalco Doesn't Like Spending His Money | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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396.1K views
1:07:38Jodie Foster (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
395.8K views
8:55Conan & Flula Borg Play An Improv Game | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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394.4K views
7:44Kaley Cuocoâs Acting Teacher Called Her A âPots & Pans Actorâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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394.1K views
12:46Sona Canât Stop Making âDeez Nutsâ Jokes | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
393K views
1:02:08Leanne Morgan (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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392.3K views
10:49Conan Wants Margherita Pizza & Pinot Noir For His Final Meal | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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391.9K views
9:30Conan Is Shocked To Learn Sona Still Gets Paid As His Assistant | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
391.8K views
9:52Conan's Totally True Account Of Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Wedding | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
390.1K views
11:56Jim Gaffiganâs Team Lied To Get Him Cast As Tim Walz On SNL | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
388.8K views
8:12Conan Reflects On The End Of His Late Night Talk Show l Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
388.3K views
11:51Liam Neeson & Ewan McGregor Made Lightsaber Sounds Filming âStar Warsâ| Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
387.8K views
10:51Jordan Schlansky Analyzes Conanâs Suggestive Saunter | Conan O'Brien Radio
Conan O'Brien
387.5K views
15:34Bill Hader Was âIn Total Shockâ Seeing Palisades Fire Devastation | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
384.5K 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.
