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
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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
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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
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 73 to 96 of 1,584.
5:28David Lee Roth Pitched His Movie At âSouth Parkâ (Feat. Bill Hader) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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2:42Andrew Scott Reacts To Conan's Appearance On Irish TV Show Ros na RĂșn | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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4:33Bill Hader's Charles Bronson Impression | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1:15:47Conan O'Brien UC San Diego (UCSD) Q&A - 4/20/2012 | Team Coco
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7:44Lars Ulrich: Moscow 1991 Is a âMindf**kâ Of A Concert To Watch | Conan O'Brien Needs A Freind
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1.2M views
8:16The One "Eric Andre Show" Sketch That Adult Swim Cut | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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10:37Conan And Jordan Are Co-Hosting A Radio Show | Conan O'Brien Radio
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1.2M views
1:02:38David Spade Talks SNL, Chris Farley & Norm Macdonald (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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8:39Elvis Showed Steve Martin His Guns | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.2M views
6:57Elizabeth Banks Remembers Her Role In âThe 40-Year-Old Virginâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.2M views
1:04:21Timothy Olyphant (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.2M views
4:16Ed Sheeran Has Questions For Conan About âThe Simpsons" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.1M views
1:14:48Matt Groening (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.1M views
8:36Steve Martin & Martin Short Met While Filming âThree Amigosâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.1M views
7:30Sir Patrick Stewart Watched âGone With The Windâ With Vivien Leigh | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.1M views
9:53Steve Albini's "Conditions" For Becoming Nirvana's Producer | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.1M views
9:58Adam Sandler Still Yells Outside Of Conanâs House | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.1M views
8:04Conan Remembers Paul Reubens | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.1M views
14:24Conan Wants To Implement A Dress Code | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.1M views
11:31Kristen Wiig Based An "SNL" Character Off A Stranger On A Plane | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.1M views
8:33Talking To Flula Borg Makes Conan âMore Stupidâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.1M views
14:04Jordan Peele On His Journey From "Key & Peele" To "Nope" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.1M views
13:01Kevin Nealon âCongratulatesâ Conan On Receiving Mark Twain Prize | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1.1M views
10:17Charlie Day On The Origin Of âItâs Always Sunny In Philadelphiaâ | 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.
