Biography
Conan Christopher O'Brien (born April 18, 1963) is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer and performer. He is known for being the host of the late night shows: Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993-2009), The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009-2010) and Conan (2010-2021), he is currently the host of the podcast Conan O'Brien needs a friend. O'Brien was born in Brookline, Massachusetts and raised in an Irish Catholic family. He landed his first comedy job as a writer for th...
Known For
Complete Filmography

Toy Story 5
2026
as Smarty Pants (voice)
Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs get exponentially harder when they go head to head with an all-new threat to playtime: tech.

Untitled Please Don’t Destroy Live Special / Tour Documentary
2025
as Self
For our last tour, we had a camera rolling the entire time. We independently filmed a bunch of our live shows and backstage pieces along the way hopin...

Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
2025
as Self
Comedy stars unite to honor Conan O'Brien as he receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
as Self
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
2025
as Therapist
With her life crashing down around her, Linda attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increa...

This Is the Tom Green Documentary
2025
as Self (archive footage)
From outrageous stunts to a life-changing cancer battle and his decision to trade Hollywood for an Ottawa farm, this is Tom Green like never before. F...

Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley
2024
as Self
He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley's triumphant '68 comeback special.

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
2024
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in ...

BRATS
2024
as Self (archival footage) (uncredited)
In the 1980s, Andrew McCarthy was part of a young generation of actors who were set to take over Hollywood after a string of successful teen movies. H...

Rory Scovel: Religion, Sex and a Few Things In Between
2024
Executive Producer
Rory Scovel takes the stage at Minneapolis’ Goodale Theater to offer his observations on such disparate subjects as religion, sex, mushrooms, vaccines...

Gary Gulman: Born on 3rd Base
2023
Executive Producer
Comedian, actor, and best-selling author Gary Gulman offers up his hilarious insights on a range of topics – from growing up poor to pretentious suffi...

Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain
2023
as Farley
When three friends who live together realize that they don't like their life trajectory, they set off to find a gold treasure that is rumored to be bu...

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
2023
as Self
Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend, who Reiner first met in their ...

Money Shot: The Pornhub Story
2023
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Featuring interviews with performers, activists and past employees, this documentary offers a deep dive into the successes and scandals of Pornhub.

Pamela, A Love Story
2023
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scand...

Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
2023
as Self
A short film tribute about the musician Meat Loaf, released by his family in 2023 on the anniversary of his death.

Turn Every Page - The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb
2022
as Self
Delight in the fascinating, intersecting stories of the iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Caro and his editor of 50 years, the literary gian...

Show Business Is My Life (But I Can't Prove It)
2022
as Self
This documentary explores the life and career of longtime comedian Gary Mule Deer.

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022
as Andy Warhol
Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid c...

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
2022
as Self
In his final comedy special, Norm Macdonald ponders casinos, cannibalism, living wills and why you have to be ready for whatever life throws your way,...

Moses Storm: Trash White
2022
Executive Producer
Comedian Moses Storm recounts memories of growing up poor, dumpster diving for food, breaking into country clubs, squaring off with carjackers while n...

The Mitchells vs. the Machines
2021
as Glaxxon 5000 (voice)
A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's u...

Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie
2021
as Himself
Documentary about the making of ’Spring Break Zombie Massacre.’

You Cannot Kill David Arquette
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Following his infamous championship as part of a marketing stunt for the film Ready to Rumble, David Arquette is widely known as the most hated man in...

James Veitch: Straight to VHS
2020
Executive Producer
Presented by Team Coco, James Veitch's comedy special explores technology, retro gaming, and finding love through troubleshooting theory.

Showbiz Kids
2020
as Self (archive footage)
A documentary chronicling the shared experiences of prominent former child stars and the personal and professional price of fame and failure on a chil...

Becoming
2020
as Self
Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others.

Dads
2019
as Self
A joyful exploration of modern fatherhood, this doc gathers the testimonies of dads around the world, from famous comedians to everyday parents. Their...

Fyre
2019
as Self (archive footage)
He promised supermodels and yachts, but delivered tents and cheese sandwiches. How one man engineered a music festival disaster.

Fyre Fraud
2019
as Himself (Archival Footage)
A true-crime comedy exploring a failed music festival turned internet meme at the nexus of social media influence, late-stage capitalism, and morality...

This Is Bob Hope...
2017
as Self
During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment. American Masters explores the ent...

Movie Sound Effects: How Do They Do That?
2017
as The Riddler (voice)
An audition for the sound effects of a laser gun for the Lego Batman Movie. Will Bane, Poison Ivy, The Riddler or Catwoman be good enough? An animated...

Sandy Wexler
2017
as Testimonial
When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his career finally starts to take off.

The Lego Batman Movie
2017
as The Riddler (voice)
A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted ...

Laurie Kilmartin: 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad
2016
as Self
Laurie Kilmartin's tweeting while her father was in hospice quickly garnered press and Twitter followers. Her comments are as painful as they are hila...
Triumph's Summer Election Special 2016
2016
Executive Producer
In his newest election special, Triumph reports from both political conventions, covering the candidates, photobombing news anchors, harassing and pra...

The Last Laugh
2016
as Self
Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, an...

George Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George Harrison
2016
as Self
Recorded on September 28th, 2014 in Los Angeles, musicians pay tribute to their favorite George Harrison songs.
How to Lose Weight in 4 Easy Steps!
2016
as Craig
Losing weight and getting fit has never been easier! Shed those unwanted pounds with these simple tricks your gym doesn't want you to know about. You ...

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
2015
as Self
Del Close was never a household name, but any comedy enthusiast is aware of his impact. From Bill Murray to Chris Farley to Amy Poehler, many of the m...

Being Canadian
2015
as Self
What does it actually mean to be Canadian? This humorous documentary, featuring interviews with a who's-who of famous Canadians, hopes to find the ans...

Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda
2014
as Conan O'Brien
An American scientist up to no good (as usual) by creating the half-pterodactyl, half-barracuda: Pteracuda. When the creature inevitably escapes, it's...

Clear History
2014
as Conan O'Brien
Nathan Flomm, in order to avoid the humiliation of having missed out on a hugely successful business, assumes a new identity on Martha's Vineyard. He ...

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
2013
as Conan O'Brien
A timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life adventure when a negative goes missing.

Eagleheart: Paradise Rising
2013
Executive Producer
Chris Monsanto, disgraced Marshal turned fugitive from justice, goes on a journey of both heart and mind to clear his name and uncover the truth.

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
2013
as David Endochrine (voice)
Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and co...

Now You See Me
2013
as Conan O’Brien
An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with...

Inequality for All
2013
as Self (archive footage)
Based on Reich's 2010 book Aftershock: The Next Economy and America's Future, the film examines widening income inequality in the United States. U.S....

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
2013
as David Endocrine (voice)
Batman has stopped the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. Now an old foe wants a reunion and the government wants The Man of St...

Thunderstruck
2012
as Conan O'Brien (uncredited)
After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts strugglin...

George Lopez: It's Not Me, It's You
2012
as Self
Comedy superstar George Lopez performs live in front of a packed house at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. in this stand-up special.
Vanilla Ice Archive
2012
as Self (archive footage)
The life and career of American rapper Vanilla Ice, showcasing his start as a breakdancer in South Dallas to his mainstream international success and ...

Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
2012
as Self
Chronological look at the life and career of Johnny Carson (1925-2005), with commentary from an ex-wife and more than 30 fellow comedians, friends, em...

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop
2011
as Self
A documentary that follows the former Tonight Show host. Filmed during Conan’s ”Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television” comedy tour, after ...

Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
2011
as Self
A tribute special featuring some of the biggest names in comedy reminiscing about the late, great stand-up. It's a great way to celebrate and remember...

Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
2010
as Zuckuss (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III, directed by Chris McKay, combines the satirical sensibilities of Green and Matthew Senreich's Robot Chicken with...

Public Speaking
2010
as Self (archive footage)
A feature-length documentary starring Fran Lebowitz, a writer known for her unique take on modern life. The film weaves together extemporaneous monolo...

Love & Other Drugs
2010
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Maggie is an alluring free spirit who won't let anyone – or anything – tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie, whose relentless and nearly inf...

I'm Still Here
2010
as Conan O'Brien (archive footage) (uncredited)
I'm Still Here is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, the film follows the Oscar-nominee as...

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
2010
as Self
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice! is a documentary special that examined the "cultural phenomenon" of the American animated tele...

Scenes from a Parish
2009
as Himself
In a hard-pressed former mill town, an Irish-American Catholic parish must come to terms with the Latino city that surrounds it.

Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
2008
as Zuckuss (voice)
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich serve up more hilarious Star Wars-inspired satire in this second compilation of sketches featuring the zany stop-motio...

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
2008
as Self
The Who were honored at the 2008 ceremony from the Pauley Pavilion at UCLA instead of the usual Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Events Center. The concert cons...

The Great Buck Howard
2008
as Conan O’Brien
When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly signs on to work for a belligerent has-been magician stru...

Robot Chicken: Star Wars
2007
as Zuckuss / Ponda Baba's Boss (voice)
A series of 30 sketches, following the hilarious antics of various characters from a galaxy, far, far away.

Pittsburgh
2006
as Self
Jeff Goldblum put his Hollywood actor life on hold to star alongside his new girlfriend in a Pittsburgh regional theater production of The Music Man. ...

Queer Duck: The Movie
2006
as Conan O'Brien (voice)
Queer Duck and his partner of 18 months (a lifetime in gay years), Stephen Arlo "Openly" Gator, hit a relationship crisis when the fey fowl is wooed b...

Earth to America
2005
as Self
Tom Hanks is the host of this show with a comic approach to raise awareness concerning the environment.

Bewitched
2005
as Conan O'Brien
Thinking he can overshadow an unknown actress in the part, an egocentric actor unknowingly gets a witch cast in an upcoming television remake of the c...

Late Night with Conan O'Brien: The Best of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
2004
as Himself
A hilarious collection of some of the best Triumph the Insult Comic Dog segments from "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Come one, come all for Sesame Street's 35th anniversary musical gathering! Is there one song the whole world can sing together? Find out when Super Gr...
Foster Hall
2004
Executive Producer
A comedy pilot produced by Conan O'Brien that revolves around a brother and a sister who reunite after years of being bumped from foster home to foste...

Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
2003
as Self
Conan O'Brien celebrates ten years of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in this one-hour special. Many guest appearances and clip montages show us how f...

Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
2003
Writer
Conan O'Brien celebrates ten years of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in this one-hour special. Many guest appearances and clip montages show us how f...

Beat Cops
2003
Executive Producer
A pilot about a pair of slacker beat cops that Conan O'Brien produced for Fox.

The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch
2003
as Self - Interviewee
Twenty-three years after the release of the original Beatles mockumentary, 'The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash', famous artists, actors and musicians sp...

Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary
2003
as Self
Caustic comic Denis Leary gets a taste of his own medicine when Comedy Central hosts a celebrity roast in his honor, emceed by Jeff Garlin. Dishing ou...

Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)
2003
as Self
John Flansburgh & John Linnell met in the 1970s as junior high students in Lincoln, Massachusetts. A decade later, their band—They Might Be Giants—wou...

NBC 75th Anniversary Special
2002
as Self
A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.

Vanilla Sky
2001
as Conan O'Brien
David Aames has it all: wealth, good looks and gorgeous women on his arm. But just as he begins falling for the warmhearted Sofia, his face is horribl...

Storytelling
2001
as Himself
College and high school serve as the backdrop for two stories about dysfunction and personal turmoil.

America | A Tribute to Heroes
2001
as Self
A benefit concert and telethon organized by George Clooney and broadcast uninterrupted and commercial-free by the four major television networks just ...

Pootie Tang
2001
as Conan O’Brien (uncredited)
Pootie Tang, the musician/actor/folk hero of the ghetto, is chronicled from his early childhood to his battles against the evil Corporate America, who...

Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy offers audiences a penetrating look inside the world of Ron Jeremy, America's most unlikely sex star and hero to m...

Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2
2000
as Self (archive footage)
Young adults become fascinated by the events of the three missing filmmakers in Maryland, so they decide to go into the same woods and find out what r...

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
as Self (uncredited)
Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry.

Tomorrow Night
1998
as Himself
Charles is the owner of a photo-shop. He is not too friendly and spends his evenings alone, and one day he finally decides to get a social life. He me...

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
1998
Writer
Classic Saturday Night Live skits featuring the hilarious Phil Hartman.
Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast
1997
as Self
Roast of Rodney Dangerfield recorded in Aspen on his 75th birthday.

National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins
1995
as Self (uncredited)
America's three top leisure-time activities come roaring to life in National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins. This film consists of three short stories...

Lookwell
1991
Producer, Writer
The former star of a cancelled cop TV show solves crimes. The pilot was broadcast on NBC in July 1991 but was not picked up as a series despite being ...