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 409 to 432 of 1,584.
15:00HIKING WITH KEVIN - CONAN O'BRIEN - Part 2
Kevin Nealon
367K views
7:15Conan Wants To Work Out With Arnold Schwarzenegger | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
366.9K views
13:58"SNL" Alums Keep Hurting John Mayer's Feelings | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
365.7K views
10:12Paul Ruddâs Titanic-Obsessed Dad Had Notes On The Film | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
364.3K views
3:50Conan Reacts To Winning Hot Ones âDab Of The Decadeâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
363.9K views
1:04:50Diego Luna (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
360.4K views
9:34A Listener Seeks Justice For Matt Gourley | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
360.4K views
13:16Sona Almost Pukes Playing âChubby Bunnyâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
358.9K views
6:34John Cena On Conan's 1992 Ford Taurus: That Car F**ks! | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
358.1K views
1:08:17Andy Daly (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
356.4K views
7:03Conan Misheard The Lyrics To âBrown Eyed Girlâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
356.3K views
8:27Michelle Zauner Questions Her Morality While Playing âStardew Valleyâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
355.6K views
9:35Danny McBride & Will Ferrell's Spooky Visit To The Psycho House | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
355.5K views
6:18Jim Downey Helped Conan Identify His Comedic Style | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
355.3K views
13:09Arnold Schwarzenegger's Favorite Job Was Governor Of California | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
354.2K views
9:23Conanâs Audio Engineer Pitches A Field Trip To Las Vegas | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
353.9K views
9:45Matt Gourleyâs Sandwich Is Outselling Conan & Sonaâs Sandwiches | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
353.2K views
57:482024 Memorable Moments: Celebrity Interviews | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
351.6K views
9:04Conan Explains Why He Purchased A Burner Phone | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
351.3K views
11:30Conan Rents Storage Space At The Same Place As The Kardashians | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
350.3K views
10:48Conan Bought Himself A Christmas Present | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
350.1K views
23:55The State Of The Entertainment Business With Producer Jeff Ross | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
349.9K views
7:54Matt Gourley Canât Sleep | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
348.3K views
1:09:52Ice Cube (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
348.2K viewsChannels on this page: Kevin Nealon, 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.
