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 961 to 984 of 1,584.
9:19Conan Learns The Difference Between Irish Americans & Spaniards | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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135.4K views
7:19Sona Threatens To Quit & Become A Full-Time Nanny | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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135.3K views
5:51Jack Black Has Fun Under Pressure | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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135.1K views
6:09Jim Gaffigan Bombed At A Corporate Stand-Up Gig | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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134.8K views
11:46John Mayer Wants Conan's Tips On Hosting A Sirius XM Show | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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134.5K views
6:29Jim Downey Remembers His Favorite âSNLâ Sketches | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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134.1K views
12:28Jake Tapper & Conan Remember Evel Knievelâs Wild Stunts | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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134.1K views
9:21Questlove Tells Conan The Roots' Origin Story | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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134K views
6:41Chelsea Peretti Thinks Stand-Up Is A âFlawed Art Formâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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133.9K views
6:40Sona & David Teach Conan Current Slang | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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133.4K views
11:55Conan Begs Erewhon To Name His Favorite Smoothie After Him | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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133.1K views
4:51Matt Gourley: Conan Is Even More 'Unhinged' Before The Mics Roll | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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132.7K views
8:51Maria Bamford Was A Suzuki Violinist | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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132.6K views
4:43Nicole Byer: John Cena Is The Nicest Person I've Ever Met | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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132.6K views
7:23Billy Crystal Is Available To Become Conanâs Friend | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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132.6K views
24:23Conan O'Brien Must Go: Austria Roundtable | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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132.5K views
14:35Gary Gulman & Conan On Their Similar Upbringings | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
132.5K views
7:49Bley Tries To Call Out Matt Gourley For His Forgotten Tissue | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
132.4K views
7:13How Ted Turner Helped Jane Fonda Find Her Sense Of Humor | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
132.3K views
14:29Wir treffen den Papst, Jimmy Fallon, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock, Conan O'Brien, Torsten Sträter uvm
Hazel Brugger
132.2K views
8:10Conan Is Impressed By Walton Gogginsâ Clogging Skills | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
132.1K views
7:45Jeff Bridges Thinks Conan Should Shave His Head | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
131.7K views
7:43Conan Gets An Update On Nicole Byerâs Sex Life | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
131.6K views
9:39Jodie Foster Doesnât Know Why Her Voice Is Higher In French | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
131.6K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Hazel Brugger
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.
