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Conan O'Brien

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Conan O'Brien is an American television host, comedian, and writer. He was born on April 18, 1963, in Brookline, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard University in 1985 with a degree in history and literature. After graduation, he worked as a writer for the television shows "Saturday Night Live" and "The Simpsons."

In 1993, he became the host of the late-night talk show "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," aired on NBC. He held that position for 16 years, and the show became popular with audiences and critics.

In 2009, he was offered to host "The Tonight Show," but due to some internal issues with the network and Jay Leno, he left the network and created his talk show "Conan" on TBS. He also hosted the talk show "Conan Without Borders, " a travel show where he visited different countries.

Conan O'Brien has written several books throughout his career. These include: "The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie" (1990), "The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family" (1997), "Dalai Lama's Cat" (2013), "To Binge or Not to Binge" (2019, and "The Joke Man: Bow to Stern" (2022). All of these books have been well received by critics and audiences and praised for O'Brien's unique comedic style and wit.

Conan began his career as a stand-up comedian in Boston, performing at various comedy clubs and venues. He then went on to write for "Saturday Night Live" and "The Simpsons" before becoming the host of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in 1993.

In 2018, he embarked on a nationwide tour called "The Conan & Friends: An Evening of Stand-Up and Investment Tips," where he performed stand-up comedy and brought other comedians as his guests.

He is known for his unique comedic style, which often includes self-deprecating humor and offbeat sketches. He has also been recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry, receiving several awards and honors throughout his career. He also has a few stand-up specials available on streaming platforms such as Netflix, HBO, and his official website.