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 625 to 648 of 1,584.
11:19Al Pacino Thought His Film Career Was Over In The ‘80s | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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55:08Olivia Harrison (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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238.8K views
6:38Conan Replaces Sona’s Favorite Jacket | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1:01:39James L. Brooks (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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4:55Jason Bateman Doesn’t Know Why People Listen To “Smartless” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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238.1K views
13:43Matt Gourley Gives Eduardo $100 For Calling Conan A "Little B*tch" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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20:50Conan & The Chill Chums Return With New Series "Summer S'pouses" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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7:29Ted Danson Moonlights As Woody Harrelson's Doctor | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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4:26Aubrey Plaza Grew Up Playing In The Woods Of Delaware | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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4:08Steven Yeun & Sona On Being Raised By Immigrant Parents | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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6:40Conan & Sona Argue About Who Would Be A Better Lawyer | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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12:21Conan Reacts To Sona’s Birthday Gift Request | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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8:46Conan Is Disappointed There Aren’t Flying Cars In 2025 | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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9:14Rashida Jones On Her Dad’s Relationship With Frank Sinatra | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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235K views
2:30Watch Degenerate Conan O'Brien "TRAIN" w/ Israeli Killers!
Jimmy Dore
232.2K views
6:10Werner Herzog Explains His Fascination With Insanity | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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231.3K views
0:51Conan O'Brien: Not a Blimp Expert | CONAN on TBS
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231.3K views
8:13Sona’s Dad Told Her To “Tone It Down” On The Podcast | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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231.1K views
0:16This week on Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend... Molly Shannon feels _____ about being Conan's friend.
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230.4K views
6:43Joel McHale Gives Conan A Sword Cane | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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229.9K views
6:56Tina Fey Comforted Zach Galifianakis When His SNL Sketch Bombed | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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229.7K views
8:02Flula Borg Wants Conan’s Advice | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
229.5K views
8:01Julia Louis-Dreyfus & Conan Remember Their Favorite “Late Night” Bit | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
228.9K views
5:56Sona Can’t Stop Laughing At A Polar Bear Mascot Falling On Ice | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
228.4K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Dore
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.
