About Conal O'Brien
Born 1956. Conal O'Brien is an American television director.
Conal O'Brien (born July 18, 1956) has worked as an American television director for over 30 years, and is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. He is the author of the Bookbinder Mysteries Series: Book One: ''Birth of the Angel, Book Two: Death of Television, and Book Three: What Ever Happened to Anna Canneli? published in 2026.
His father, Vince O'Brien, appeared in several soap operas, in addition to roles in films, such as Annie Hall, as well as playing the "Shell Answer Man".
Positions held All My Children Director (1987-2010) Fight Director (1984-1990) Director/Producer two short films: The Secret, Quiet Guest Director: One Life To Life
The Young and the Restless Director: December 9, 2010-2017
Awards and nominations Daytime Emmy Award Nomination, 1990–1994, 1996–2002, 2005, Directing, All My Children Win, 1995 & 2003, Directing, All My Children
Directors Guild of America Award Nomination, 2004, Directing, All My Children, (episode #8768) Nomination, 2000, Directing, All My Children, (episode #7969) Nomination, 2005, Directing, All My Children
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Who is Conal O'Brien?
American television director
When was Conal O'Brien born?
Conal O'Brien was born on 18 July 1956.
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Conal O'Brien is a television director.
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Conal O'Brien is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Conal O'Brien. https://biography.guide/conal-o-brien/
MLA: "Conal O'Brien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/conal-o-brien/.
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