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 769 to 792 of 1,584.
8:17Why John Mayer Never Apologizes To An Audience | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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180.6K views
6:35Jason Bateman Almost Gave Up Acting Before āArrested Developmentā | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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180.4K views
8:22Taylor Tomlinson & Conan Are Workaholics | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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180.1K views
8:06Conan & The Gang Share Their Controversial Christmas Decor Opinions | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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180K views
8:27Conan Has No Choice But To Root For Boston Sports | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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179.3K views
1:07:38Ike Barinholtz (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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179.1K views
0:40Tim Minchin - Matilda - Conan O'Brien Interview
Tim Minchin
179K views
4:33Conan & Gourley's Most Obscure Impressions - "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend"
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178.9K views
8:24Conan Caused A Scene At The Doctorās Office | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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178.7K views
3:23Aubrey Plaza Is A Criminal Mastermind | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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178.2K views
11:51The Role Of The Trickster with Russell Brand & Conan O'Brien
Russell Brand
177.8K views
11:32Jack Black Injured His Ankle Rehearsing For Conanās Last Episode | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
177.5K views
5:34Amy Poehler Credits Tina Fey For Helping Her Get SNL | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
177K views
10:01Matt Gourley Solves The Mystery Of The Polaris Nuclear Submarine | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
176.8K views
1:06:16Michael Douglas (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
176.7K views
7:06Lizzy Caplan's Friends Don't Care That She's An Actor | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
176.7K views
0:42Conan O'Brien doesn't pay for anything
Kevin Nealon
176.4K views
5:25Conanās Wife Compares Him To A Chimpanzee | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
175.8K views
7:42Sona Was An Awful Grandchild | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
174.9K views
7:28How Taylor Tomlinson Prepared To Host "After Midnight" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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174.5K views
9:47Conan Announces Dr. Arroyo's New Show "I'll See You In Health" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
174.5K views
7:18Sona Dressed Up For Carol Burnett | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
174.5K views
6:24John Mayer And Conan Write An Impromptu Song | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
174.1K views
7:21Conan Learns About His YouTube Audience | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
174K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Tim Minchin, Russell Brand, Kevin Nealon
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.
