NEW YORK (AP) — A yr after turning to comic Jimmy Kimmel to host their massive present, the Academy Awards will pivot to a different acquainted TV funnyman — Conan O’Brien.
It is going to be his first time as Oscar host, however he’s emceed different high-profile awards reveals, just like the Emmy Awards in 2002 and 2006 and the White Home Correspondents’ dinner in 1995 and 2013.
The Oscars will air stay on ABC on March 2.
O’Brien is finest identified for internet hosting the late-night discuss reveals “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and “Conan.” Earlier than his TV internet hosting profession, O’Brien was a author for “Saturday Night Live” and “The Simpsons.”
O’Brien joins the listing of Oscar hosts that features Johnny Carson, Billy Crystal, David Letterman, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Hugh Jackman and Neil Patrick Harris.
“He joins an iconic roster of comedy greats who have served in this role, and we are so lucky to have him center stage for the Oscars,” mentioned Craig Erwich, president, Disney Tv Group.