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
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 601 to 624 of 1,584.
6:56The Podcast Was Almost Called "Conan Christopher Needs A Friend" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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0:58Want To Meet The Gang From "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend"? | Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend
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11:30Zach Woods Calls Conan The “Medici” Of The New York Comedy Scene | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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8:37Conan Denies He’s A “Seat Sniffer” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1:04:43Olivia Munn (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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9:04Conan Presents An Alternate History To The Great Depression | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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8:27Sona Abandoned The Podcast To Go On A Book Tour | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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28:55Conan Recaps The Mark Twain Prize Ceremony With Mike Sweeney | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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10:14Conan Wants A Role In A Broadway Play | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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6:10Conan Introduces Kaitlin Olson To “Crazy, Stalker Fan” Sona | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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7:08Conan Insisted On “We’re Going To Be Friends” For His Theme Song | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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7:29Sona Helps Conan Wrap A Gift For His Wife | Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
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9:02Sona Lost Her Favorite Jacket In The Altadena Fire | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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7:27Conan Is Living Off Of Hailey Bieber’s Skin Glaze Erewhon Smoothie | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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27:39Goldie Hawn’s Early Days In New York | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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8:17Kyle MacLachlan Felt David Lynch Didn't Know Who Killed Laura Palmer | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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5:47Matt Gourley's Cat Isn't A Fan Of His Daughter | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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243K views
1:03:28Molly Shannon (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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243K views
1:04:19Andrew Scott (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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242.7K views
8:00Conan Invites The Chill Chums To His Home For The Next Summer S’mores | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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242.5K views
7:22Conan’s Embarrassing Selfie Story | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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242.3K views
7:30Sona Does “The Worst Character Work Of All Time” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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241.8K views
7:26Conan Begs Listeners To Try His Corned Beef Sandwich | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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241.3K views
57:14Author Michael Lewis — Serious Jibber-Jabber with Conan O'Brien | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
241K 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.
