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 457 to 480 of 1,584.
8:55How Lars Ulrich Is Preparing For Metallicaâs Two-Year Long Tour | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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328.9K views
1:01:19Sarah Silverman (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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328K views
8:30Conanâs Fan Rejected A Selfie With Him | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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327.9K views
9:26John Mulaney & Conan Plan Their Impending Lawsuit | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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327.8K views
13:05Jack Blackâs Kids âWorshipâ Conan | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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327.5K views
9:11Jodie Foster Thought Acting Was A "Dumb Job" Til Working With De Niro | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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326.6K views
23:06Sona Challenges Conan To A Cornhole Rematch | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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326.2K views
9:20Conan Walked 10 Miles In One Day | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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326.1K views
12:18Robert Smigel & Conan Remember Prop Master Bill Tull | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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326K views
10:12Conan Urges Fans Not To Google Conan Gray - "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend"
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323.7K views
8:33Jon Stewart On How Tech Companies Are Changing Entertainment | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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321.8K views
6:20Conan Doesnât Have An Intimidating Persona | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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321.6K views
24:50Conan & Sona In Morocco (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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321.3K views
6:36Conan, Sona, & Gourley Plan A Bank Robbery | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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321.1K views
10:49Conan Reflects On The 30th Anniversary Of âLate Nightâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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320.9K views
5:01Dave Grohl & Krist Novoselic On The 30th Anniversary Of "In Utero" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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320.4K views
11:20Timothy Olyphant & Conan Are The Male Thelma & Louise | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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320.2K views
5:51Conan Was Unprofessional Around Harrison Ford | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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320.1K views
3:52Rivers Cuomo On How Metallica Influenced "The Sweater Song" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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319.1K views
5:27Kevin Nealon Brings Out Conanâs Angry Side | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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318K views
10:10Muhammad Ali Called Billy Crystal His âLittle Brotherâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
318K views
6:00Conan Shares How His Wife Reacted To His New Cologne | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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317.9K views
9:33Robert Smigel And Conan Talk About Adam Sandler And Bernie Brillstein | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
317.1K views
11:28Conan Wonât Allow His Staff To Meet Matthew Rhys | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
315.1K 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.
