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 1,105 to 1,128 of 1,584.
6:37Conan Responds To A Fan Who Wants To Name Their Baby After Him | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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108K views
8:10Elle Fanning Learned Manners From Kirsten Dunst & Nicole Kidman | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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107.6K views
10:29Jamie-Lynn Sigler Feared Being Fired From “The Sopranos” Due To MS | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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7:45Conan Gets An Update On Eduardo’s Career Day Presentation | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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106.9K views
1:04:24Josh Safdie (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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106.8K views
4:48Conan Compares Kumail Nanjiani To Bob Odenkirk | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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106.7K views
4:51Christina Ricci Recalls “Threatening” Interactions With Paparazzi | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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106.7K views
6:46Conan Doesn’t Understand The Strategy On "The Traitors" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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106.5K views
7:52Conan Is Obsessed With Hallmark Movies | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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106.5K views
9:32Mike Birbiglia Turns The Interview On Conan | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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106.4K views
10:18Kumail Nanjiani On The "Crazy" Story Behind Chippendales | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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105.8K views
9:46How “The Carol Burnett Show" Influenced Conan's Comedy | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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105.8K views
5:35Kristen Wiig Did Not Steal Any Costumes From “Palm Royale” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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105.2K views
9:47Conan's Fan Thinks His Podcast Merch Is Cursed - "Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan"
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105.1K views
5:18Ted Danson Calls Conan His “Boss” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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105K views
6:10Charlie Sheen Gives Conan His Arby’s Free Food For Life Card | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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105K views
5:51Al Franken Isn’t As Brave As Volodymyr Zelensky | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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104.6K views
5:15How Randall Park Ended Up In The Marvel & DC Universes | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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104K views
9:22Diego Luna Reveals How He Got Cast In “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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103K views
6:59Christina Ricci Is Pleased With The Location Of Her Walk Of Fame Star | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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102.8K views
9:47A Pastor Needs Conan's Help Retiring A Bit – "Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan"
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102.6K views
11:39Conan, Sona, & Gourley Swap Swim Lesson Stories | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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102.2K views
1:01:16Author Richard Zoglin — Serious Jibber-Jabber with Conan O'Brien | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
101.9K views
8:09Paul Scheer’s Sex Ed Teacher Played A Horrible Prank | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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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.
