Conan O'Brien
Television host and comedian - Conan
Born
April 18th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A television host, comedian, and podcaster, this individual began a career in comedy writing before rising to prominence as the host of 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' in 1993. Later, hosted 'The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien' and his own show, 'Conan'. The style combined introspective humor with absurdist sketches, appealing to a broad audience. Additionally, ventured into podcasting with 'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend', further expanding his reach in entertainment.
Hosted 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien'
Hosted 'The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien'
Created the podcast 'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend'
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