Conan O'Brien American Comedian From Brookline
Conan O'Brien · television presenter and comedian · American
Known for
Biography
Conan O'Brien (18 April 1963, Brookline) is an American comedian. Audiences know him from The Great Buck Howard (2008) and Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley.
Early life
He attended Harvard University and Brookline High School.
Career
The earliest of his listed screen credits is Sesame Street, from 1969. His 1990s credits include The Cable Guy (1996) and Spin City (1996). During the 2000s, he worked on Vanilla Sky (2001) and How I Met Your Mother (2005). Work from the 2010s includes Now You See Me (2013) and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013). Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (2023) and If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025) are among his 2020s credits.
In total, 19 films and 3 TV series are listed from 1969 to 2025. Comedy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (6), followed by drama (3) and fantasy (2). Of his three titles with worldwide box-office figures on record, Now You See Me (2013) has the highest, at $352 million.
Andy Richter appears in three of his listed titles, including Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) and Pootie Tang (2001). Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Cameron Diaz (two titles) and Jack Black (two titles). Ben Stiller directed two of his titles on record. Other notable work credited to him includes The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live and Conan.
Recognition
He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. Conan O'Brien also has received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2025).
Personal life
He has 2 children on record.
Filmography
22 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | If I Had Legs I'd Kick You | Film | |
| 2023 | Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain | Film | |
| 2017 | Sandy Wexler | Film | |
| 2013 | Now You See Me | Film | |
| 2013 | The Secret Life of Walter Mitty | Film | |
| 2011 | Conan O'Brien Can't Stop | Film | |
| 2010 | I'm Still Here | Film | |
| 2008 | The Great Buck Howard | Film | |
| 2005 | Bewitched | Film | |
| 2005–2014 | How I Met Your Mother | TV series | |
| 2002 | Gigantic | Film | |
| 2001 | Pootie Tang | Film | |
| 2001 | Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy | Film | |
| 2001 | Storytelling | Film | |
| 2001 | Vanilla Sky | Film |
Show all 22 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 | Film | |
| 1999 | Barenaked in America | Film | |
| 1998 | Tomorrow Night | Film | |
| 1996–2002 | Spin City | TV series | |
| 1996 | The Cable Guy | Film | |
| 1969– | Sesame Street | TV series | |
| Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mark Twain Prize for American Humor | Won | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series | Won |
Conan O'Brien on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 2.2M @teamcoco
- Engagement rate
- 0.62% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 13,688
- Average comments
- 93 Based on the last 8 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Conan O'Brien Photos
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Photo: John J. Kruzel/American Forces Press Service · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How old is Conan O'Brien?
Conan O'Brien is 63 years old, born on 18 April 1963 in Brookline.
What is Conan O'Brien known for?
Conan O'Brien is known for The Great Buck Howard (2008) and Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley.
What is Conan O'Brien’s nationality?
Conan O'Brien is American, born in Brookline.
Has Conan O'Brien won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q486740), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Montclair Film · CC BY 4.0
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