Conan O'Brien

Conan Christopher O'Brien (born April 18, 1963) is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer, musician, and voice actor. He is best known for hosting several  late-night talk shows, the most recent of which, is Conan, premiered on American cable television station TBS in 2010, and ended in 2021.

Early life
O'Brien was born in Brookline, Massachusetts. His father, Thomas Francis O'Brien (January 28, 1929 - December 9, 2024), was a physician, epidemiologist, and professor of medicine at Harvard. His mother, Ruth O'Brien (née Reardon) (December 16, 1931 - December 12, 2024), was an attorney and partner at the Boston firm Ropes & Gray. He is the third of six children. O'Brien's family is Irish Catholic; some of his Irish ancestors immigrated before the American Civil War.Stated on Inside the Actors Studio, 2009 In a Late Night episode, O'Brien paid a visit to County Kerry, Ireland, where his ancestors originated.

Comedian career
Conan got his first start in comedy as a writer for Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons.  Conan hosted Late Night from 1993 to 2009.  In 2009, he replaced Jay Leno as host of The Tonight Show.  In 2010, NBC decided to give The Tonight Show back to Leno, which led to Conan leaving NBC.  Many people were upset that Conan had to leave.  After leaving The Tonight Show, Conan grew a beard and went on a comedy tour.  On November 8, 2010, he hosted a late-night talk show on TBS called Conan, which ended in 2021.

Awards and nominations
 Year Award Work Category Result1989Emmy AwardSaturday Night LiveOutstanding Writing in a Variety or Music ProgramWon1990Emmy AwardOutstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program Nominated1991Emmy AwardOutstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program Nominated1996Emmy AwardLate Night with Conan O'BrienOutstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program Nominated1997Emmy AwardOutstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program NominatedWriters Guild of America AwardComedy/Variety (Including Talk) – SeriesWon1998Emmy AwardOutstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program Nominated1999Emmy AwardOutstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program NominatedWriters Guild of America AwardComedy/Variety (Including Talk) – Series Nominated2000Emmy AwardOutstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program NominatedWriters Guild of America AwardComedy/Variety (Including Talk) – SeriesWon2001Emmy AwardOutstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program NominatedWriters Guild of America AwardComedy/Variety (Including Talk) – Series Nominated2002Emmy AwardOutstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program NominatedWriters Guild of America AwardComedy/Variety (Including Talk) – SeriesWon2003Emmy AwardOutstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program NominatedWriters Guild of America AwardComedy/Variety (Including Talk) – SeriesWon2004Emmy AwardOutstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program NominatedWriters Guild of America AwardComedy/Variety (Including Talk) – Series Nominated2005Emmy AwardOutstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program NominatedPeople's Choice AwardFavorite Late Night Talk Show Host NominatedTelvis AwardFor the color spot of the yearSpecial TelvisWonWriters Guild of America AwardLate Night with Conan O'BrienComedy/Variety (Including Talk) – SeriesWon2006Emmy AwardOutstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program NominatedPeople's Choice AwardFavorite Late Night Talk Show Host NominatedWriters Guild of America AwardComedy/Variety (Including Talk) – SeriesWon2007Emmy AwardOutstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music ProgramWonWriters Guild of America AwardComedy/Variety (Including Talk) – Series Nominated2008Emmy AwardOutstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program Nominated2009Emmy AwardOutstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program NominatedWriters Guild of America AwardComedy/Variety (Including Talk) – Series Nominated2010Emmy AwardThe Tonight Show with Conan O'BrienOutstanding Comedy, Music or Variety Series NominatedOutstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series NominatedWriters Guild of America AwardComedy/Variety (Including Talk) – Series Nominated2011People's Choice AwardConanFavorite TV Talk Show HostWonEmmy AwardOutstanding Comedy, Music or Variety SeriesNominatedOutstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy SeriesNominatedOutstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety, Music or Comedy SeriesNominatedAmerican ExpressOutstanding CommercialNominated2012People's Choice AwardConanFavorite TV Talk Show HostNominated 

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