Born on 18th April, 1963 in a huge Irish family in Brookline, Conan O' Brien is today a very famous comedian and show host. This American comedian and host is extremely famous for his show 'Late night with Conan O' Brien'. This famed television show was on air for over a decade which is now followed by 'The Tonight Show with Conan O' Brien' which will be aired only for a short span of one year. Conan O' Brien shot to fame with his writings and his witty nature in many of his shows.
He is born to Dr. Thomas O' Brien a renowned epidemiologist and Ruth Reardon who was the partner and attorney at ropes and grays in Brookline. His father Dr. Thomas is not just a distinguished epidemiologist but is also the Head of microbiology at famous peter Brigham hospital. He is also an illustrious professor at the Harvard medical school. Conan O' Brien is the third child to their parents out of the six. All the brothers and sisters are well known in their respective fields, Conan being the most celebrated because of his prominent presence in the television world. Conan is married to Elizabeth Ann Powell and has two children.
Conan after completing his schooling from the Brookline high school entered the Harvard University where he did his major study in History. In Harvard he was very well known for his sense of humor. He was also the president of Harvard Lampoon humor magazine. Directly after carrying out his graduation he shifted to Los Angeles. In LA he joined
HBO as the writer of 'Not necessarily the news'. After this job he was hired by Lorne Michaels the executive producer of 'Saturday Night live' as a writer. For his exceptional writings he also won Emmy Awards for SNL. He then adhered to the Simpsons (
Fox animated series) as a producer and writer. Simpsons was a catalyst in his career but his life changing step was his auditions for the very famous 'The tonight's show'.
Many renowned and coveted personalities and hosts were auditioned for this particular show but Conan O' Brien who was completely unheard at that time bagged the show. Initially
NBC was criticized for its choice but soon Conan O' Brien became a household name and
NBC was overwhelmed. Since then Conan O' Brien never looked back and continued his journey to fame and success.
