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 865 to 888 of 1,584.
6:49Matt Gourley Is Prepping For A Colonoscopy | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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12:49Nikki Glaser On Struggling With Suicidal Ideation | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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0:21Conan O'Brien TBS Promo: "Missing You" (Bus Stop) | CONAN on TBS
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5:22Martin Short & Conan Takes Turns Roasting Each Other | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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7:32Andy Richter Volunteered To Administer Conan’s Anesthetic | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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8:52Sona Got Into A Street Fight With A Neighbor | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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58:04Author Evan Thomas — Serious Jibber-Jabber with Conan O'Brien | CONAN on TBS
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9:26Sona’s Assistant Duties Included Sanitizing Conan’s Microphone | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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4:27Conan & The Chill Chums Make S'mores | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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3:36Why Sona’s Never Done Mushrooms | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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8:01Danny McBride Gave Conan A Dick Laser | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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9:26Conan Is Launching His Very Own SiriusXM Channel | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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7:00Ad-Rock Drives A “Filthy Kia” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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7:51Conan's Audio Engineer Called Him A "Little B*tch" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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7:53Conan’s Audio Engineer Reacts To Sona Throwing Food In The Studio | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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9:36Eric Andre Enjoyed Gaining Weight For His Show | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1:00:11Janelle James (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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154.6K views
9:03A Fan Fought The Burglar Who Stole Her Conan T-Shirt | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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9:48Luke Wilson Explains How James Caan Ended Up In "Bottle Rocket" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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153.8K views
13:29Kelly Clarkson’s Divorce Inspired Her New Album | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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8:04Conan Offers To Be The Godfather To Gourley’s Second Child | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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153.4K views
11:32Jon Stewart & Conan Debate The Origin Of The Mashed Potato Tower | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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10:59Conan Was Shocked By His Assistant’s Playlists | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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153.1K views
10:43Conan Wants His Audience Member To Throw A Live Show Afterparty | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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152.9K 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.
