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
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43:25S55E10 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Jamie Foxx
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43:24S55E06 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: David Duchovny
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43:21S55E16 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Cameron Diaz
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43:22S55E18 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Brandon McMillian
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43:10S55E05 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Ryan Seacrest
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43:16S55E12 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Larry David
896 views
43:17S55E13 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: William Shatner
826 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
603 views
43:21S55E11 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Will Arnett
595 views
1:07:40PODCAST: David Spade
205 views
1:03:19PODCAST: Harrison Ford
123 views
1:06:09PODCAST: Mike Birbiglia
59 viewsGuest appearances (1,585)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Conan O'Brien.
Guest appearances 577 to 600 of 1,585.
19:42Conan Announces The Location For Summer S’mores | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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6:49Sona Asks Conan If He’s Ever Pooped In A Hole | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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261K views
10:33Adam Scott Bombed On CONAN | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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260.7K views
7:51Kevin Nealon & Conan Plan A Road Trip | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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260.6K views
7:43Conan Still Gets Asked About “The Simpsons” (Feat. Zach Braff) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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260.2K views
6:48Maria Bamford’s Former Psychiatrist Googled Her During A Session | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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259.9K views
8:39Conan & Gourley React To A Podcast Conspiracy Theory | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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259.6K views
7:10Sona Lost Her Voice | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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8:11Adam Sandler Reflects On His “Lucky” Career | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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258.7K views
10:22Sona & Gourley Want Conan To Be More Like Jeff Bridges | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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12:18Conan, Sona, & Gourley Compete In A Drawing Contest | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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257.9K views
9:31Conan Is Obsessed With Nicolas Cage (Feat. Don Cheadle) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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257.6K views
0:17Lisa Kudrow feels _____ about being Conan O'Brien's friend.
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257.5K views
6:37Conan Comes In Hot | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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255.9K views
7:09Tom Hanks Recalls “Scary, Intense” Scene In “Captain Phillips” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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255.9K views
7:00Sona Was Caught Buying Laxatives At A Store | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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255.5K views
6:16Conan’s Family Was Always Late To Church | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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255.2K views
17:10Conan Vs. Edibles Pt. III | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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254.9K views
5:08Conan's Impression Of "Lil Gourley" - "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend"
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254.6K views
11:35Conan Consults His Lawyer About Singing Popular Songs On The Podcast | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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254.5K views
0:21Conan O'Brien TBS Promo: "Missing You" (Stripper) | CONAN on TBS
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254.4K views
9:17Conan Confronts Bley About His Seltzer Obsession | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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254.1K views
15:06Alex Edelman & Conan’s Dads Work At The Same Hospital | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
254K views
7:21Sona Has A Problem With Conan’s Masturbating Bear Music | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
253.6K 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.
