Liza Powel O’brien Biography, Age, Height, Wiki, Kids, Ethnicity, Net Worth

Liza Powell O’Brien (born Elizabeth Ann Powell on November 12, 1970) is an American copywriter, screenwriter, playwright, advertising executive, and television personality best known as the wife of longtime late-night host, comedian, writer, and producer Conan O’Brien. She has worked in advertising for major agencies, written scripts and plays presented at festivals and theaters in New York, Seattle, and Los Angeles, and made occasional on-camera appearances alongside her husband on shows such as Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Conan, 60 Minutes, and various specials.

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Powell is also actively involved in philanthropy, serving on reading committees for playwright organizations and supporting programs such as the Children’s Defense Fund’s “Beat the Odds,” which helps academically talented but at-risk high school students. She met Conan O’Brien in 2000 when she appeared as a guest on a comedy sketch segment during Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

The two began dating soon after, became engaged, and married on January 12, 2002, at St. James Cathedral in Seattle, followed by a reception at Union Station. They have two children together and have maintained a long, stable marriage despite the intense public scrutiny that comes with Conan’s decades-long career in late-night television. Powell has been described by friends and family as intelligent, supportive, grounded, and deeply committed to her husband and children.

Here is a quick overview of key facts about Liza Powell O’Brien:

Full Name	Elizabeth Ann “Liza” Powell O’Brien
Date of Birth	November 12, 1970
Age (as of January 2026)	55 years old
Height	5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
Birthplace	Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA
Ethnicity	Caucasian (American)
Occupation	Copywriter, Screenwriter, Playwright, Advertising Executive
Spouse	Conan O’Brien (married January 12, 2002 – present)
Children	2 (daughter born 2003, son born 2005)
Net Worth (2025–2026 estimate)	Approximately $10–20 million (primarily from marriage and joint assets)

Biography

Liza Powell O’Brien was born Elizabeth Ann Powell on November 12, 1970, on Bainbridge Island, Washington. She grew up in a creative and musical household; her father, Jack Powell, is a guitarist who has performed every Monday night for more than 20 years at the New Orleans Creole restaurant in Seattle. Liza attended college and later earned a degree from Columbia University’s School of the Arts, where she studied writing and dramatic arts. After graduation, she began a career in advertising, working as a copywriter and executive at the agency Foote, Cone & Belding (now part of Interpublic Group). During this period, she honed her skills in crafting compelling copy and creative campaigns.

In 2000, Liza appeared as a guest in a comedy sketch on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Conan recalled being immediately captivated, “somewhere in NBC’s vault, I have footage of me lying on camera with my wife”, and the two began dating soon after. They became engaged and married on January 12, 2002, at St. James Cathedral in Seattle, with a reception at Union Station. The wedding included family, close friends, and several of Conan’s late-night television colleagues.

After marriage, Liza largely stepped back from full-time advertising work to focus on raising their two children while continuing to write screenplays, plays, and other creative projects. Several of her plays and scripts have been presented at festivals and theaters in New York, Seattle, and Los Angeles. She has also made occasional on-camera appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien

, 60 Minutes, and the documentary Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop (2011). Liza has been actively involved in philanthropy, serving on the reading committee for the Ojai Playwrights Conference and supporting the Children’s Defense Fund’s “Beat the Odds” program, which helps high-achieving, at-risk high school students.

Age

Liza Powell O’Brien was born on November 12, 1970. As of January 2026, she is 55 years old.

Height

Liza Powell O’Brien stands at 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) tall.

Wiki

Liza Powell O’Brien does not have a standalone Wikipedia page as of early 2026. She is mainly mentioned in her husband Conan O’Brien’s Wikipedia article and in pieces about his career, family, or life. Online biographies and fan pages (such as IMDb, Famous Birthdays, and various entertainment sites) share basic information about her background, education, marriage, children, and rare media appearances. She maintains a low profile and does not use social media or have a personal website. This limits the amount of detailed, verified information available about her outside of Conan-related coverage.

Kids

Liza Powell O’Brien and Conan O’Brien have two children together:

• A daughter (born October 2003) – The couple’s first child, whose name has been kept private by the family.
• A son (born 2005) – Their second child, also kept private and out of the public eye.

Both children were born during Conan’s tenure as host of Late Night with Conan O’Brien (the daughter in October 2003 and the son in 2005). Since then, the family has always placed a high priority on privacy for their kids, and neither child has appeared in public with their parents or pursued a career in entertainment. As of early 2026, both are in their early 20s and continue to live private lives away from media attention.

Ethnicity

Liza Powell O’Brien is Caucasian and American. She was born and raised in Washington state. There is no publicly documented information indicating any specific heritage beyond her American background. Her family’s roots are primarily in the Pacific Northwest, where her father has long been part of Seattle’s local music and restaurant community.

Net Worth

Liza Powell O’Brien’s net worth is not disclosed in exact figures. Estimates place it at $10–20 million for 2025–2026. This wealth comes mainly from her marriage to Conan O’Brien, whose net worth stands at $200–300 million from his television career, production deals, and investments. Joint marital assets include real estate in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Liza has also earned income from advertising at Foote, Cone & Belding, screenwriting, playwriting, and media appearances. She has not pursued high-profile independent business ventures or endorsements in recent years, focusing instead on family and creative projects. No major new financial disclosures or changes have been reported as of early 2026.