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)
Videos 1 to 15 of 15.
43:15S55E08 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Dane Cook
5.9K views
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 697 to 720 of 1,584.
6:19Zach Braff Thought âScrubsâ Was Too Good To Be True | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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206.5K views
1:02:25Jessica Williams (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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206.2K views
7:34Julia Louis-Dreyfus Gives Conan Advice On How To Get Into The MCU | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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206K views
12:00Conan Has One Hour To Become Best Friends With Werner Herzog | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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205.2K views
7:35Conan Reminisces On His Bachelor Days In Los Angeles | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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204.8K views
13:19Conan & Sona Guess Team Coco Staffers By Voice | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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204.3K views
3:39Sona Arrives Late To Penn Badgley's Interview | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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203.5K views
8:30Conan & Sona React To Matt Gourleyâs Disgusting Cat Story | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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203.4K views
8:03Gillian Anderson Reveals Secret Behind "X-Files" Scripts | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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203.4K views
8:02Sona Vows To Drink In Moderation During This Yearâs âSummer Sâmoresâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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203.1K views
6:49Al Franken Remembers His First Day As A U.S. Senator | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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203K views
8:00Conan Misses Decorating His House For The Holidays | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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202.7K views
7:56Sona Is Afraid To Watch The Menendez Brothers Show | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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202K views
10:38Sona Takes Full Advantage Of Conanâs Fame | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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201.9K views
5:52Conan & Gourley Love The Rain In Los Angeles | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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201.3K views
8:56Danny McBride Grew Up Near A Prison | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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201.3K views
6:33Sona Is Ready To Meet Her Twins - "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend"
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200.9K views
6:19Sona & Matt Are Excited For Conanâs New Show | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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200.7K views
10:30Lizzy Caplan & Conan Feel Like Adult Orphans | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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199.2K views
8:59Conan Canât Stop Talking About Benny Blanco | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
197.6K views
9:25Kieran Culkin âManhandledâ Jesse Eisenberg At An Audition | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
196.2K views
7:52Conan & Sona Wish Matt Gourley A Happy Birthday | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
196.2K views
4:52Ed Sheeran & Conan Were Both Bullied For Having Red Hair | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
196.1K views
4:25Conan, Sona, & Gourley Mess Around On A Green Screen | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
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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.
