conan o'brien

Conan O'Brien is an American television host, comedian, and writer renowned for his long career in late-night talk shows. He originally hosted "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" from 1993 to 2009 on NBC, then briefly hosted "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" from 2009 to 2010 before moving to the cable channel TBS to host "Conan" from 2010 to 2021. Before his hosting career, he was a writer for "Saturday Night Live" and "The Simpsons." Noted for his spontaneous, self-deprecating humor and narrative-driven short films, he also created popular international travel segments under "Conan Without Borders." He retired from late-night hosting in June 2021 after nearly 30 years and has since focused on projects including a podcast and travel show. He was honored in 2025 with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame the same year. Conan O'Brien is also known for his Irish Catholic upbringing, Harvard education, and being one of the longest-serving hosts in late-night history. He recently gave advice to fellow late-night host Stephen Colbert about protecting the late-night format and avoiding unnecessary conflicts in the industry. Conan's career has included winning multiple Emmy Awards and hosting major events including the Academy Awards in 2025.