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
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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 1,537 to 1,560 of 1,584.
7:26Eric Andre Quit Bragging About Injuries When He Met "Jackass" Crew | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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8:50Lisa Kudrow Doesnât Feel Bad For Valerie Cherish | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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23.8K views
9:11Conan, Sona & Gourleyâs Saturn Return Stories (feat. Rachel Sennott) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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23.4K views
8:46Conan Reacts To DâArcy Carden & Will Forte's Gibberish Song | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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22.6K views
5:47Wanda Sykes Worked At The NSA Before Comedy Career | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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22.1K views
6:36John Cena Accidentally Gave Eric Andre A Concussion | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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20.2K views
5:04Conan Dreams Of Becoming A "D*cky Tech Bro" In San Francisco | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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20K views
8:06Conan Body Shames George Washington | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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19.9K views
3:05Conan Subtly Auditions For The Next "Jackass" Movie | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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19.2K views
8:59Paul W. Downsâ Wife Directed âHacksâ During Labor | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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17.4K views
9:39Leslie Jones Is Sexually Attracted To Conan's Leprechaun Voice | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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17.4K views
9:39Claire Danes: âHomelandâ Spy Camp Was Dizzying | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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17K views
3:00Roseanne Barr - Nude Layout feat. Conan O'Brien - Queen Of Comedy Vol. 1
Roseanne Barr
16.7K views
10:32Atsuko Okatsuka Explains Her Commitment To The Bowl Cut | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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16.2K views
8:42Atsuko Okatsuka's High School Cheer Squad Fought The Flag Team | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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16.1K views
6:05Lisa Kudrow Was Surprised When "The Comeback" Wasn't Picked Up | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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15.1K views
5:33James Cameron Emailed Billie Eilish's Mom To Pitch 3D Concert Film | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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15.1K views
0:58Filmmaker Judd Apatow - Serious Jibber-Jabber With Conan O'Brien Exclusive Previ... - CONAN on TBS
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14.6K views
6:50Charli xcx Was Ready For "BRAT" To Flop | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
14.4K views
1:05Mark Normand Made a HORRIBLE First Impression on Conan O'Brien | We Might Be Drunk
Mark Normand
14.4K views
9:04Charli xcx's Parents Chaperoned Her 4AM Rave Performances | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
14.4K views
10:19Conan Talks To Freedom Reads Founder Reginald Betts | Conan O'Brien Needs A Fan
Conan O'Brien
14.2K views
10:49Conan Thinks Charli xcxâs The Moment Is The Truest Depiction Of Fame | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
14.2K views
6:30Nate Bargatzeâs Caviar Dinner With Conan, Steve Martin & Martin Short | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
14.1K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Roseanne Barr, Mark Normand
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.
