List of awards and nominations received by Conan O'Brien explained
The following is a list of awards and nominations received by television host, comedian, writer, and producer Conan O'Brien. He has served as a writer for Saturday Night Live (1987-1991), The Simpsons (1991-1993), before embarking on late night television with his own shows, Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993-2009), The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009-2010), Conan (2010-2021), and Conan O'Brien Must Go (2024).
O'Brien has received various awards including 28 Primetime Emmy Award nominations including four wins for his work on Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Conan and Conan Without Borders. He has also received seven Writers Guild of America Awards for his late night programs.
Major associations
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|
| 1989 | Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program | Saturday Night Live | | [1] |
| 1990 | Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program | | |
| 1991 | Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program | | |
| 1996 | Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program | | |
| 1998 | Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program | | |
| 1999 | Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program | | |
| 2000 | Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Series | | |
| 2001 | Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Series | | |
| 2002 | Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Series | | |
| 2003 | Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Series | | |
| 2004 | Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Series | | |
| 2005 | Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Series | | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Series | | |
| 2007 | Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Series | | |
| 2008 | Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Series | | |
| 2009 | Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Series | | |
| 2010 | Outstanding Variety Series | The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien | | [2] |
| Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Series | | |
| 2011 | Outstanding Variety Series | Conan | | [3] |
| Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Series | | |
| Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media | | |
| 2012 | Outstanding Interactive Program | | |
| 2013 | | |
| 2016 | | [4] |
| 2018 | Conan Without Borders | | [5] |
| 2019 | | [6] |
| Conan | | |
| 2021 | Outstanding Variety Talk Series | | [7] |
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Miscellaneous awards
CableAce Awards
Critics' Choice Awards
iHeartRadio Podcast Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|
| 2020 | iHeartRadio Podcast Awards for Podcast of the Year[14] | Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend | |
| 2020 | iHeartRadio Podcast Awards for Best Comedy Podcast | Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend | |
| 2020 | iHeartRadio Podcast Awards for Best Ad Read | Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend | | |
Teen Choice Awards
Notes and References
- Web site: Conan O'Brien . NBC.com — The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien . Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien . 2010 . January 15, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20090613000525/http://www.tonightshowwithconanobrien.com/about/bios/. June 13, 2009.
- Web site: 62nd Primetime Emmy Award Nominations . Academy of Television Arts and Sciences . July 8, 2010 . July 8, 2010.
- News: Conan is a cable guy now, but Emmy still likes him while neglecting Jay . Associated Press . Aug 27, 2013 . 2011-07-14.
- Web site: Nominations for the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards. Lewis. Dave. July 14, 2016. Los Angeles Times. July 14, 2016.
- Web site: Emmys: Netflix Beats HBO With Most Nominations. The Hollywood Reporter. July 12, 2018. July 12, 2018.
- Web site: 'Fleabag' Dominates TV Critics Awards . Goldberg . Lesley . 3 August 2019 . . 5 August 2019.
- Web site: Watch John Oliver Shout Out That Loser Conan O'Brien in Emmys Acceptance Speech . Squires . Bethy . 19 September 2019 . . 19 September 2019.
- News: McNary. Dave. 'The Martian,' 'Straight Outta Compton' Land Writers Guild Nominations. January 6, 2016. Variety. January 6, 2016. en-US.
- Web site: Littleton. Cynthia. Writers Guild Award TV Nominations: 'The Americans,' 'Handmaid's Tale,' 'GLOW' Grab Multiple Mentions. Variety. December 7, 2017. December 7, 2017.
- News: Bell . BreAnna . Writers Guild Announces 2020 Awards Show Date . July 24, 2019 . Variety . July 23, 2019.
- News: Hopkinson . Bob . 2022 Writers Guild Awards Winners Announced. January 7, 2024 . WGA . March 20, 2022.
- Amy Poehler, Seth Rogen win American Comedy Awards. Entertainment Weekly. May 9, 2014. September 26, 2014.
- Web site: Critics' Choice TV Awards 2014: And the nominees are.... Entertainment Weekly. May 28, 2014. May 28, 2014.
- Web site: Conan O'Brien has won the iHeartRadio podcast award for best comedy podcast and best ad read.
- http://www.eonline.com/news/477644/glee-katy-perry-lead-people-s-choice-award-nominations-2-broke-girls-kat-dennings-and-beth-behrs-to-host Glee, Katy Perry Lead People's Choice Award Nominations, 2 Broke Girls' Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs to Host
- Web site: List: Who won People's Choice Awards? . . January 6, 2016 . January 6, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160108044754/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2016/01/06/peoples-choice-awards-winners/78391812/ . January 8, 2016 . live .
- Web site: People's Choice Awards Nominees 2017 — Full List. November 15, 2016. Deadline. November 15, 2016.
