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 1,225 to 1,248 of 1,584.
8:08How Christina Ricci Prepared For Her Role In âYellowjacketsâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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84.8K views
3:25Nick Kroll Pitches Conan On "Conan O'Brien Needs An Enemy" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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84.7K views
8:02JB Smoove Explains Why He Can't Be Conan's Friend | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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84.7K views
1:33Preview: "The Simpsons" Writers Reunion -- Serious Jibber-Jabber With Conan O'Brien | Team Coco
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84.7K views
9:31Tiffany Haddish Explains Her Intimate Connection To Nicolas Cage | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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84.3K views
7:36Conan Reluctantly Signed Willie Nelsonâs Guitar (Feat. Norah Jones) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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84.3K views
3:55B.J. Novak Has Seen Every Episode Of âWahlburgersâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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83.7K views
8:12Questlove Tried To Get Recognized From His Boyz II Men Cameo | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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83.6K views
7:20Conan's Assistant Recaps The Backstreet Boys Sphere Show | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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83.4K views
0:11David Spade feels _____ about being Conan O'Brien's friend.
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83.2K views
9:01Gary Gulman Got Recognized In The Hospital | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
82.9K views
0:06This week on Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend: Josh Groban feels _____ about being Conan's friend.
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82.8K views
9:20Elizabeth Banks On The Guilt & Pressure Of Being A Working Mom | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
82.7K views
9:07Conan's Fan Sent Him Horse Meat Chips | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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82.2K views
21:06Conan Meets Big Bird's Fluffer | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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81.4K views
10:51How Twitter Inspired Steven Wrightâs Novel | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
81.4K views
8:44Tracee Ellis Ross & Conan Do ASMR | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
81.3K views
6:03Jake Tapper, Conan, & Gourley Swap Michael Caine Impressions | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
81K views
23:39Conan Learns What An Intimacy Coordinator Does On Set | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
Conan O'Brien
80.7K views
11:55Ramy Youssef Shares His Experience Filming In Israel | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
80.7K views
5:57Kumail Nanjiani Gives Conan Meditation Advice | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
80.4K views
8:45Cedric The Entertainer & Conan On Tracy Morganâs Giant Fish Tank | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
80.3K views
5:24Woody Harrelson Is Fully Convinced He's Matthew McConaughey's Brother | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
80.3K views
8:41Martin Short Roasted Conan For Wearing Shorts | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
80.3K 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.
