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
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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
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1:06:09PODCAST: Mike Birbiglia
59 viewsGuest appearances (1,584)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Conan O'Brien.
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9:21Susie Essman: Larry David Loves To Be Yelled At | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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26:10Conan Conducts A Staff Review With Oscars Writer Brian Kiley | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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7:46Conan Was Too Old For “The Goonies” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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10:08“Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” Is Requested At Funerals | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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6:12Arnold Schwarzenegger On The Future Of America’s Leadership | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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22:06The Lost Hans and Franz Movie: Episode 3 | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1:16:13Spinal Tap LIVE From The Sirius XM Garage (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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8:46Andy Daly Played Andy Richter’s Sister’s Boyfriend On "Late Night" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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9:53Conan & Gourley Ruin Sona's Sound Bath | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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5:23Deon Cole & Conan Remember Their Trip To A Soul Food Restaurant | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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7:43Conan Compares Bley’s Voice To An Amber Alert | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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12:09Lizzy Caplan Doesn’t Like Saying Goodbye To Her Co-Stars | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1:06:37D'Arcy Carden (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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10:45Javier Bardem’s Daughter Thought He Was Playing The Little Mermaid | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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7:27Sona Blames Conan For Making Her A Bad Assistant | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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59:40Rachel Sennott (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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3:06Kevin Nealon & Conan Accuse Each Other Of Derailing The Interview | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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159K views
8:02Jack Black Is Constantly Getting Food Stuck In His Beard | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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158.9K views
7:23Conan Cherishes His Portrait From Randall Park | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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4:46Lizzy Caplan & Conan Love Drinking Guinness Together | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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158.3K views
7:51Adam Scott Challenges Bill Burr To Rewatch “CHiPs” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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158.2K views
8:25Conan Introduces The "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend" Chopper | Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend
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0:11Conan O'Brien: TBS Promo - HD - Official | CONAN on TBS
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157.4K views
2:25"Pope Talk" With Conan O'Brien & Andy Richter | CONAN on TBS
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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.
