| Conan O'Brien | |
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 O'Brien in New York, November 2007. |
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| Birth name | Conan Christopher O'Brien |
| Born | April 18, 1963 Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Medium | Television |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1985—present |
| Genres | Improvisational comedy, Sketch comedy, Physical comedy, Surreal humor, self-deprecation |
| Influences | Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, Woody Allen, David Letterman, Robin Williams, Rodney Dangerfield, Mel Brooks, Bob Newhart, Bill Murray |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Ann Powell |
| Notable works and roles | Writer for The Simpsons Host of Late Night with Conan O'Brien Host of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien |
| Website | Late Night with Conan O'Brien |
| Emmy Awards | |
| Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program 1989 Saturday Night Live 2007 Late Night with Conan O'Brien |
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Conan Christopher O'Brien is an Emmy Award-winning American television host, television writer and comedian, best known as host of NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien from 1993-2009. He was a writer for the popular animated series The Simpsons during the early '90s before leaving to pursue a career as a late night talk show host. He will replace Jay Leno as host of The Tonight Show on June 1, 2009.
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