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
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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
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)
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Guest appearances 1,129 to 1,152 of 1,584.
24:47Backstage Beers With Conan O'Brien & Rory Scovel | Team Coco
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4:16Jack Black Did The WAP Dance In A Speedo On TikTok | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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100.9K views
3:01Luke Wilson Leaves The Studio For A Bathroom Break | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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100.9K views
8:23Nate Bargatzeâs Washington Sketch Was Almost Cut From âSNLâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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9:11Conan Tries To Win Over A Nonfan | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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100.4K views
8:17Conan Shocks His Producers With His Knowledge Of Dynamic Ad Insertion | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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99.8K views
10:33James Corden Felt âDeeply Unqualifiedâ To Host âThe Late Late Showâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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99.3K views
9:20Randall Parkâs First Commercial Was For Chinese "Liver Pills" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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99.3K views
4:09Q&A: Conan Gives A Fan Marriage Advice | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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99.3K views
8:16Conan Resisted Making A Joke After Adrien Brodyâs Long Oscars Speech | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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99.2K views
5:45Conan Reacts To A Lego Replica Of His Podcast Studio | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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99.1K views
9:48Why Alex Edelman Went To A White Nationalist Meeting | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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98.5K views
0:37Conan O'Brien Stars As "Pa" In Team Coco's New Scripted Podcast Series | Team Coco Podcasts
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98.2K views
10:14Robert Smigelâs Inspirations For âLeoâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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97.9K views
5:04Kelly Clarkson Chased Dine & Dashers As A Waitress | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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97.8K views
19:21Conan Learns About The Art Of Body Modification (Part 2) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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97.7K views
5:14Nick Kroll Didn't Expect Kids To Watch "Big Mouth" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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97.4K views
7:54Conan Finds Out A Teen Fan Listens To His Podcast In Class | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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97.4K views
6:47James Corden On His Unforgettable Carpool Karaoke With Paul McCartney | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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97.3K views
7:05Javier Bardem Didnât Think Anyone Would Watch âBefore Night Fallsâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
97.2K views
4:24Kelly Clarkson Just Learned The Meaning Of âNetflix and Chillâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
97.2K views
7:47Sona Wrote Another Book! | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
97.1K views
5:35John Mulaney Canât Believe Conan Turned Down âThe Music Manâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
96.6K views
4:27Q&A: Conan, Sona, & Mattâs Childhood Dream Jobs | 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.
