Kaylah Walton
In November, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Conan O’Brien will be the host for the 97th Oscars, which will be broadcasted on ABC in March 2025.
At the age of 61, O’Brien is a well-established figure in late-night comedy and now takes on the exciting challenge of hosting the Oscars, merging his lively spirit with his extensive experience.
Financial Success of Conan O’Brien
This hosting role adds to O’Brien’s impressive career, solidifying his status in the entertainment industry.
As of 2024, he has a net worth estimated at around $200 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
This wealth is a testament to his decades-long presence in television and his successful ventures outside of it.
After finishing at the top of his class at Brookline High School in 1981, O’Brien earned a History and Literature degree from Harvard in 1985 and began his journey in entertainment by writing for HBO’s Not Necessarily the News.
He gained significant recognition for his Emmy-winning work on Saturday Night Live between 1988 and 1991.
Nonetheless, it was his hosting of Late Night with Conan O’Brien starting in 1993 that truly launched him into the spotlight.
Even after experiencing challenges due to the famous “Tonight Show conflict” in 2009, O’Brien showed remarkable resilience by creating Conan on TBS, where he earned $10 million per year until the show’s end in 2021.
During this period, he also established Team Coco, a production company that significantly contributed to his revenue, especially through its digital ventures.
Recently, O’Brien has concentrated on his podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, and a travel series for Max called Conan O’Brien Must Go.
His podcast network, boasting 200 million downloads each year, was sold to SiriusXM in 2022 for a whopping $150 million.
With his quick humor and knack for engaging with audiences, O’Brien is set to make the 2025 Oscars an unforgettable affair.
His transition from a late-night host to a multimillionaire media figure highlights his lasting impact on the entertainment world and his comedic prowess.
