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 937 to 960 of 1,584.
23:33Conan Talks To A Condom Size Specialist | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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32:39The Lost Hans and Franz Movie: Episode 4 | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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7:52Sarah Silverman Wants Conan To Look Her In The Eye | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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6:56Conan & David Spade Remember Chris Farley | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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7:43Nick Kroll's 1-Year-Old Refused To Wear A Halloween Costume | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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9:07Conan Loved Being An Asshole On “Curb Your Enthusiasm” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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3:00A Fan Yelled "Kedakai!.. As God Made Her" At Conan - "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend"
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8:26Conan & His Mom Met Nathan Lane Backstage At “The Producers” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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10:41Jon Bon Jovi Performed In The Soviet Union To Save His Manager | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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0:21Conan O'Brien: TBS Promo "Missing You" (Soup) | CONAN on TBS
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4:46Conan Falls In Love With Chris Martin | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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10:13Conan Meets His Assistant’s New Dog Atlas | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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9:00Niecy Nash-Betts' Wild Prince Story | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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8:34Zach Braff On Working With Florence Pugh & Morgan Freeman | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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6:12Timothy Olyphant & Conan Evaluate Their Interview | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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6:07Conan, Sona, & Gourley Perform Some Verbal Jazz | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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3:52Q&A: Conan, Sona, & Gourley List Their Favorite Films | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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8:48Maria Bamford & Conan Talk About Money | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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137.2K views
7:05Kaitlin Olson Almost Passed On “High Potential” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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137K views
7:50How Tragedy Informs President Joe Biden’s Empathy | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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136.6K views
4:57Matt Gourley Has Tons Of Cute Nicknames For His Daughter | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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136.6K views
22:17Conan Gets Tips On How To Get Away With "The Perfect Murder" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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136K views
9:33Steven Wright & Conan On How Boston Has Changed | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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135.9K views
7:28Conan Learns How Nicolas Cage Blew His Fortune | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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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.
