"Conan O'Brien is a singular and outstanding American humorist. His work, deeply rooted in close listening and keen observation, creates joyful connections between and among ideas and people. I look forward to sharing the stage with him in Tercentenary Theatre later this year. Harvard is tremendously fortunate to call him one of our own."
"One of America's most beloved comedians, O'Brien rose to prominence as a writer for Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons, earning an Emmy Award before becoming the host of Late Night with Conan O'Brien in 1993. O'Brien's role as a talk-show host would continue for nearly three decades, over which he built a devoted following attracted to his offbeat, intimate, and self-deprecating humor."
"His travel shows Conan Without Borders and Conan O'Brien Must Go - which included trips to Armenia, Haiti, South Korea, and Ireland - were praised not only for their humor, but for their warmth and curiosity. His podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend has become one of the most popular interview podcasts, offering an even more personal and unscripted setting for O'Brien and his guests."
Conan O'Brien, a prominent American comedian, writer, and television host, has been selected as the principal speaker for Harvard University's 375th Commencement ceremony on May 28. O'Brien rose to prominence as a writer for Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons before hosting Late Night with Conan O'Brien for nearly three decades. Beyond late-night television, he has created travel shows including Conan Without Borders and Conan O'Brien Must Go, and hosts a popular interview podcast. O'Brien graduated from Harvard in 1985 with a degree in History and Literature and served as a two-term president of the Harvard Lampoon. In 2025, he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in recognition of his significant influence on American comedy.
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