Conan O´Brien celebrates 62
His big break came in 1988 when he was hired as a writer for “Saturday Night Live,” where he helped craft classic sketches and soon became known for his sharp wit and as host of “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” he developed his own off‑beat style, combining surreal comedy bits, self‑deprecating humor and a penchant for intricate musical stunts
Conan O´Brien celebrates 62
Conan O’Brien was born on April 18, 1963, in Brookline, Massachusetts. The son of Dr. Thomas O’Brien, a physician, and Ruth O’Brien, an attorney, he grew up in a close‑knit Irish‑Catholic family and showed an early flair for comedy and storytelling. After graduating from Brookline’s St. Ignatius Preparatory School, he went on to Harvard University, where he studied American history and literature, wrote for and eventually edited the Harvard Lampoon humor magazine, and tried his hand at stand‑up on the Boston circuit.
Upon graduating in 1985, Conan moved to Los Angeles and landed a writing job on “Not Necessarily the News.” His big break came in 1988 when he was hired as a writer for “Saturday Night Live,” where he helped craft classic sketches and soon became known for his sharp wit. In 1991 he joined the writing staff of “The Simpsons,” penning some of its most beloved early episodes before NBC tapped him to succeed David Letterman on “Late Night” in 1993.
As host of “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” he developed his own off‑beat style, combining surreal comedy bits, self‑deprecating humor and a penchant for intricate musical stunts. Over 16 seasons he earned legions of devoted fans, introduced quirky sidekicks like Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and “The Masturbating Bear,” and showcased a roster of celebrity guests who embraced his playful irreverence.
In 2009 Conan briefly hosted “The Tonight Show,” then, after a public network reshuffle, launched “Conan” on TBS in 2010. There he continued to innovate with remote comedy specials—from filming a show in Havana to road‑trip episodes across America—and expanded into podcasts and digital series. Known for his towering height, quick silver-blue mop of hair and signature red velvet suit, Conan remains one of late‑night television’s most enduring and inventive figures, celebrated for bringing a heartfelt, absurdist energy to the art of comedy.
Watch Conan & Andy’s “Late Night” Memories, Late Night with Conan O’Brien 2009
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