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 1,393 to 1,416 of 1,584.
8:01Conan Is Coming Between A Fan And His Wife | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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51.4K views
11:01Jimmy Kimmel Namedropped Conan On âHacksâ (Feat. Paul W. Downs) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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51.1K views
8:25Lisa Kudrow & Conan Canât Stand Improv Warm-Up Games | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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51K views
9:07Billy Eichner On Making The First Major Gay Rom-Com | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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50.9K views
8:18Conan Hollers His Measurements At A Tailor | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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50.8K views
8:01Sarah Silverman Canât Stop Talking About âP*ssy Wallsâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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50.7K views
5:36Conanâs Fan Challenges Him To Try Rock Climbing | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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50.6K views
18:08Conan, Sona, & Gourley React To Wedding Speech Horror Stories | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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50.5K views
8:46Conan Wants A âConan OâBrien Dayâ In Boston (Feat. Ayo Edebiri) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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50.5K views
13:54Video Blog 20: Conan O'Brien en MĂ©xico
Alejandro Javier FernĂĄndez
50.1K views
7:23Matthew Rhys Rode A 1933 Harley-Davidson For âPerry Masonâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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50K views
6:53Ezra Koenig & Rashida Jones Introduced Conan To White Claw | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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49.8K views
9:01Conan Is In Awe Of Claire Danesâ Acting Chops | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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49.8K views
5:19This Fan's Mom Isn't Familiar With Conan | Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan
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49.7K views
6:54How Niecy Nash-Betts Proved Ed Asher Wrong | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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49.5K views
11:34Roy Wood Jr.âs Dad Was A Civil Rights Journalist | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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49.2K views
10:10Conan Names A Polar Bear Monitor's Owl | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
Conan O'Brien
48.9K views
7:03James Burrows Knew "Friends" Would Be A Big Hit | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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48.2K views
12:59Melinda French Gates On The Value Of Womenâs Education | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
48.1K views
9:49Conan Learns The Requirements To Become A Journeyman Bladesmith | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
Conan O'Brien
48K views
5:37Conan Sings Death Metal | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
Conan O'Brien
48K views
6:44Susie Essman: Larry David Is âEqual Opportunity Irritatorâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
47.8K views
6:28Claire Danes Used To Throw The Best NYC Costume Parties | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
47.5K views
9:38Conan Wants Paul Rudd To Replace Him On The Podcast | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
Conan O'Brien
47.5K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Alejandro Javier FernĂĄndez
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.
