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 97 to 120 of 1,584.
1:08:07Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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10:22Bill Hader & Conan Impersonate Jimmy Stewart | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1M views
2:19John Lennon Told Mick Jagger Not To Meet Elvis Presley | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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10:03Conan Roasts Bley For Suggesting A Segment About Fruit Trees | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1M views
8:03Ted Danson Shares How The âCheersâ Cast Hazed Woody Harrelson | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1M views
8:37Conan Catches His Audio Engineer Watching The World Cup | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1M views
6:46Jane Fonda Learned An Important Lesson From Dolly Parton | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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1M views
5:06Jordan Schlansky Hasnât Forgiven Conan For Ruining âThe Phantom Menaceâ | Conan O'Brien Radio
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1M views
9:28Conan Demands An Apology From Sona | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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996.1K views
6:29Bryan Cranston Lost His Virginity To A Sex Worker | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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995.9K views
14:57Conan Refuses To Put Ketchup On His Hot Dog | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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988.4K views
9:04Larry David Told Bill Hader How He Wanted âBarryâ To End | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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987.1K views
2:53Bill Burr Has Fans In Iran | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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984.9K views
6:38Matt Damon Wasnât Exempt From Clint Eastwoodâs One-Take Policy | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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979.2K views
7:53Conan Needs Jesse Eisenbergâs Help To Understand Woody Harrelson | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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968.8K views
7:25Billy Crystal Remembers Making Fun Of Jack Nicholson At The Oscars | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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968.6K views
12:36Sona & Gourley Got Busted By Mall Cops | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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953.2K views
10:06Henry Winkler Loves Bringing Cake To The âBarryâ Crew (w/ Bill Hader) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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952.3K views
20:19Conan Thinks He Could Fight A Pack Of Coyotes | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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927.3K views
17:25Ben Stiller Didnât Know If Anyone Would Watch âSeveranceâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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913.2K views
9:29Conan & Matt Defend Their Dated References | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
912.5K views
11:50Conan Made Sona Miss Her Haircut | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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910.3K views
6:04Conanâs Role In SNLâs Controversial âNude Beachâ Sketch | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
906.8K views
3:37Q&A: Conan's Advice On Dealing With Insecurity & Self-Doubt | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
897.8K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien
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.
