Conan Christopher O’Brien (born April 18, 1963) is a television personality, comedian, writer, and producer from the United States. He is most known for hosting late-night talk shows for nearly 28 years, beginning with Late Night with Conan O’Brien (1993-2009),
The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien (2009-2010), and Conan (2010-2021) on the cable channel TBS. Prior to becoming a presenter, he worked as a writer for Saturday Night Live (1988-1991) and The Simpsons (1991–1993).
Where did Colin O’Brien go to high school?
O’Brien attended Brookline High School, where he served as the managing editor of the school newspaper, The Sagamore.He was an congressional intern for Congressman Barney Frank and in his senior year, he won the National Council of Teachers of English writing contest with his short story “To Bury the Living”.
After graduating as valedictorian in 1981, O’Brien entered Harvard University. He lived in Holworthy Hall during his first year with future businessman Luis Ubiñas and two other roommates,and in Mather House during his three upper-class years. He majored in History & Literature, and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985.
