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 553 to 576 of 1,584.
6:43Why Sona Nicknamed One Of Her Friends "Piss" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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270.7K views
14:31Paul Scheerâs Awkward Encounter With Robert Downey Jr. | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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270.6K views
9:46Matt Gourley & Conanâs Audio Engineer Joined A Soccer Team | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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270.5K views
6:37Conan Bumped Into A Fan Who Was Listening To His Podcast | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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270.5K views
7:03Sona Had To Get A Ride Home After âSummer Sâmoresâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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269.9K views
6:35Sona Canât Help But Yell Into The Mic | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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269.6K views
6:02Conan Refuses To Change The Name Of The Podcast | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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269.1K views
1:03:53Matthew Rhys (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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269K views
12:13Matt Gourley Scripted A Podcast Segment Using AI | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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268.8K views
9:12Conan Catches His Audio Engineer Watching FĂștbol On The Job | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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268.4K views
31:35Conan O'Brien Must Go: Season 3 Roundtable Discussion Part II | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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268.3K views
9:19Conanâs Staffer Explains How To React To Bear Attacks | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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268K views
10:44Conanâs Staff Is So Productive When Heâs Out Of The Studio | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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267.9K views
8:21Nathan Lane & Conan Discuss Their Irish Upbringings | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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267.6K views
8:20Javier Bardem Is Conan & Gourleyâs Favorite James Bond Villain | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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267.6K views
12:30Kumail Nanjiani On His Physical Transformation | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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266.6K views
11:15Timothy Olyphant Takes Control Of Conanâs Podcast | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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266.1K views
7:26The Paparazzi Are Not Interested In Conan | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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265.9K views
10:44Sonaâs Parents Love Turkish Soap Operas | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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265.2K views
1:00:42Eric Andre (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
263.5K views
9:42Jesse Eisenberg & Conan Share Their Experience With Anxiety | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
263K views
6:01Chris Martin On Whatâs Kept Coldplay Together | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
262.6K views
8:29Conan Wants To Be The Next James Bond | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
262.1K views
10:03Sir Patrick Stewart & Conan Remember Their On-Screen Kiss | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
261.8K 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.
