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 1,417 to 1,440 of 1,584.
8:36Conanâs Fan Invites Him To Stay In A Shipping Container | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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47.2K views
6:47How David Oyelowoâs Wife Handles His Method Acting | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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47.1K views
8:40Conan Wants To Sponsor A Fight Club In New Zealand | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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46.9K views
5:57Conan, Sona, & Gourley Play A Team Building Game | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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46.8K views
4:29Conan: Jason Bourne Is F**ked Now (Feat. Matt Damon) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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46.4K views
11:07Conan Chooses His NHL Goal Song | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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46.3K views
11:08Conan Asks A Film Archivist To Doctor His Childhood Home Videos | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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46.2K views
7:57Conan Gets An Informal Therapeutic Diagnosis | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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45.3K views
8:57Kesha Had Her First Kiss Outside Of A Megachurch | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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45.2K views
9:00Conan Tries To Figure Out Which Fast Food Chain His Fan Works For | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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44.9K views
9:23Conan Attempts To Pitch "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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44.9K views
8:38Conan Gave Ramy Youssef A Prolonged Hug When They Met | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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44.5K views
5:12Reggie Wattsâ Childhood Musical Heroes | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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44.5K views
4:59Nicole Byer Learned To Pole Dance | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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44.4K views
2:36Highlights From The "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend" Live Recording
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44.1K views
7:16Q&A: How Conan Approaches Travel Shows | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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43.7K views
7:54Conan Wants A Stake In His Fanâs Horseback Riding Underwear Company | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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43.6K views
8:27Conan Learns He Has A "Tomato Soup Chin" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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43.6K views
4:11Conanâs Favorite Nonsense Words â "Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan"
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43.3K views
6:20Conan Wants To Hit The Clubs With His Fan & Her Boyfriend | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
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43.1K views
12:08W. Kamau Bell Is Trying To Stay Optimistic | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
43K views
5:52Tracee Ellis Ross Is Grateful For A Little Self-Doubt | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
42.7K views
6:35Conan Expects W. Kamau Bell To Eulogize Him | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
42.6K views
3:39Nicole Byer Isn't Bothered By Internet Trolls | 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.
