Conan O'Brien
Stand-up comedian from United States šŗšø
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 1,249 to 1,272 of 1,584.
8:32Leslie Jones: The World Is Afraid To Move The F*** On | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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80.2K views
6:51Tiffany Haddish Is Concerned About Conanās Dry Skin | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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80K views
5:09Conan Is Being Bombarded With Bizarre Instagram Ads | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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79.9K views
3:38Q&A: Conanās Advice On Taking Risks Before Youāre Ready | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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79.7K views
3:08Elizabeth Banksā Kids Donāt Know Who Conan Is | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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79.7K views
3:52Conan Shares Superstitions From His Irish Upbringing - "Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan"
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79.3K views
3:15A Fan Competed In A Balloon Debate As Conan - "Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan"
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79.3K views
6:11Conan Wants To Get On Questlove's Celebrity Playlist Text Chain | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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79.3K views
3:50Conan: You Can't Handle The Puth! (Feat. Charlie Puth) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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79.3K views
5:10Conan Is Going To Send Nick Kroll A Bill Following The Interview | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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79.2K views
7:51Conan On His Weirdest Job - "Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan"
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78.9K views
8:12Sharon Horgan Was A Squatter In London | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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78.6K views
1:51"Stars For Snakes" - A Public Service Announcment From Conan O'Brien | CONAN on TBS
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78.2K views
8:44Rose Byrneās Initial Reaction To Playing Opposite Conan | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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78K views
10:47How Conan Would Fare On A Yacht On A Long Crossing | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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76.8K views
11:58Nathan Laneās Vertigo Delayed āMid-Century Modernā Production | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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76.7K views
11:43Nathan Lane Gave Mike Birbiglia His Big Break | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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76.4K views
8:17Conan's Fan Wants Him To Work A Shift At Her Hotel & Restaurant | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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76.4K views
7:46Tom Hanks Feels Competitive About Being Conanās Friend | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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76.2K views
6:35Conan Is Not Tracee Ellis Rossā Ideal Customer | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
76K views
7:30Elle Fanning Missed Her Chance To Meet Bob Dylan | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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76K views
7:36Reggie Watts Was The Coolest Guy On Tour With Conan | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
75.7K views
3:42Conan Once Got A Massage From Burt Reynolds | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
75.6K views
6:58Werner Herzog Stole His First Movie Camera | 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.
