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 169 to 192 of 1,584.
13:43Andy Richter Was Caught Stealing Chips From The Office (w/ Andy Daly) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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734.2K views
6:08Eric Idle On His Disagreement With John Cleese | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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733.4K views
1:08:29Kevin Nealon (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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732.3K views
11:01Why Arnold Schwarzenegger Doesnât Consider Himself âSelf Madeâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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730.1K views
6:35Larry David Did Not Want To Appear On âLate Nightâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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728.5K views
8:22Sona Wants Conan To Buy Her A New Car | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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724.5K views
8:11Jordan Schlanskyâs Brutally Honest Review Of Conanâs Physique | Conan O'Brien Radio
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720.5K views
1:04:29Zach Galifianakis (Full Episode) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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717.6K views
20:00Conan & His Wife Liza Recount Their First Date | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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713.4K views
1:02:32Paul Rudd (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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712.5K views
9:29Danny McBride Remembers His First Time Meeting Walton Goggins | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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709.9K views
8:02Conan Goes Undercover With His Employees | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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703K views
4:17A Plastic Surgeon Offered To Fix Matthew Rhysâs âCeltic Eyesâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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699.6K views
36:51Conan Doesn't Know Why He's Named In Netflix's "Star Search" Trailer | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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685.7K views
8:30Sona & Matt Fight About Their Unibrows | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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677.1K views
11:20Sona Teaches Conan & Gourley Turkish Swear Words | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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675.9K views
6:45Steve Martin Remembers The First Time He Met Conan | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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675.3K views
2:13Conan O'Brien In "Sharktopus Vs. Pteracuda"- FULL CAMEO | CONAN on TBS
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670.2K views
15:33Kurt & Wyatt Russell Were Both Athletes Before Actors | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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669.6K views
13:55Conan Compares Creating A Nightly Show To âThe Bearâ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
665.8K views
10:23Conanâs Family Wasnât Cut Out For The Country Club | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
660.2K views
8:46Conan Admired Larry Davidâs Quick Exit | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
660.1K views
0:44"Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend' LIVE @netflixisajoke Fest Announcement
Conan O'Brien
659.6K views
1:09:12Judd Apatow - Serious Jibber-Jabber with Conan O'Brien | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
658.1K 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.
