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Conan O'Brien
Conan Christopher O'Brien (born April 18, 1963) is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known for hosting late-night talk shows and has a career that spans over three decades. Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, O'Brien was raised in an Irish Catholic family. He graduated from Harvard University, where he served as the president of The Harvard Lampoon. He kickstarted his career as a writer for the sketch comedy series Not Necessarily the News and moved onwards to Saturday Night Live. O'Brien gained public attention when he took over David Letterman's role as the host of Late Night in 1993. Despite early struggles and unfavorable reviews, the show developed into a commercial and critical success. O'Brien hosted Late Night for 16 years before moving on to host The Tonight Show from 2009 to 2010. He then hosted the show, Conan, on TBS from 2010 to 2021.
Throughout his career, O'Brien has been known for his comedic approach that combines self-deprecating humor with more narrative-driven sketches. He has hosted numerous awards shows and television specials, and took a special interest in producing international travel series. Since 2018, O'Brien has also hosted the podcast series Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Conan Christopher O'Brien
Born: Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: April 18, 1963
Occupations: Television host, Comedian, Writer, Producer
Years Active: 1983-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Liza Powel
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Movies Featuring Conan O'Brien
The Mitchells vs. The Machines
Dads
Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb
Flannery
Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
Thunderstruck
Clear History
Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
Love & Other Drugs
George Lopez: It’s Not Me, It’s You
Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda
Being Canadian
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
How to Lose Weight in 4 Easy Steps!
George Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George Harrison
This Is Bob Hope…
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
Movie Sound Effects: How Do They Do That?
Fyre Fraud
Dads
Laurie Kilmartin: 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad
Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary
The Rutles 2: Can’t Buy Me Lunch
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Earth to America
Pittsburgh
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Late Night with Conan O’Brien: The Best of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
Queer Duck: The Movie
Late Night with Conan O’Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
Showbiz Kids
Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie
The Story of Late Night
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
Adam Sandler: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
National Lampoon’s Favorite Deadly Sins
Conan O Brian - Inside The Actors Studio
Tomorrow Night
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
Career Timeline
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2023
Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain
Farley
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
Self
Adam Sandler: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Self
2022
Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
Self
2016
How to Lose Weight in 4 Easy Steps!
Craig
George Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George Harrison
Self
Laurie Kilmartin: 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad
Self
2012
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
Self
Thunderstruck
Conan O'Brien (uncredited)
George Lopez: It’s Not Me, It’s You
Self
2010
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
Self
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
Zuckuss (voice)
Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education
Self
Love & Other Drugs
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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