Russell Brand & Conan Compare Their Unusual Hair Styles | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original airdate: 07/16/08) Russell Brand talks about his unusual hairstyle, performing for the Queen, and his feud with Rod Stewart.
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[@nightrider_]

I've seen Russel's other american interviews and I think he is comfortable with Conan the most. This is their first interview and look at their energy, it is amazing.

[@shumwab]

It's the hair comradery ... and the non-threatening, frail, self-depricating vibe given off by Conan.

[@jaydeepbose4501]

Yeah it's because intellectually they are at a similar level...

[@o0Theresa0o]

I actually think he was more relaxed with Craig Ferguson. He seems to get silly with Craig, which makes me think he feels safe/true to himself with him.

[@nutbrown607]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJKQfnWhmJ5pgq8 1.35 Conan talks about meeting Russell before this interview

[@donkeyteeth9648]

Check out Craig and rb

[@cooperdoggie80]

He’s like the mad Hatter.

[@UnwaveringBackBone]

The Cheshire Cat wouldn't be able to handle him...his smile would be the 1st to disappear and he wouldn't come around at all but you'd still wonder why.

[@youtubingbabs]

Except he makes 100% beautiful sense.

[@laurensommers6444]

A lot of brilliant people get called mad

[@musiclaboratory9694]

@@laurensommers6444 all the best ones are.

[@aurale9180]

@Lauren Sommers yep, a lot of jealous and therefore dismissive ppl who can't be themselves

[@0oMag]

It takes someone as smart as Conan to actually keep up with Russell at the time.. but even still Conan was flustered. Russell's a gem.

[@evatarida5439]

Jin Kahn agree. I watched some of their interviews and Russell somehow a bit “stronger” XD But Conan does marvellous job to enable Russell. These two are goooddddd!

[@sjwecks]

Well-said.

[@counterstrike89]

He wasn't keeping up really though.

[@im.majorfrazier]

Russell Band is a Gem "Gemini"

[@alistairproductions]

He's not flustered, that's part of his comedic vibe

[@sl1138utube]

Russel looks like the bisexual love child of Captain Jack and Elizabeth

[@skoomacat13]

🤣🤣 that is so accurate

[@crackk7618]

BEST comment.period

[@leonrobinson8180]

@Perusing Person Someone who sticks their hand in someone's pants and is happy with whatever they find

[@secretkid1239]

@@leonrobinson8180 LMAO

[@gerardway4207]

@@leonrobinson8180 I can confirm

[@DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc]

Man, I wish my brain worked as fast as Russell's.

[@avedic]

Just do a LOT of cocaine. And then eventually stop. And see how it goes. ;D

[@josecanal7556]

Some ADHD in he mix will help.

[@lillyf973]

Are you saying you want ADHD??? That's concerning😕 (Jk love Russell, Conan and everyone who wants to be Russell😊)

[@anugrey]

@@lillyf973 mine does,,.... it aint fun

[@youtubingbabs]

@Daniel Ramirez I have meds to not be like that. Lol. In his stand up he says... This doesn't work not famous.... Or close to that. My life.... Can you imagine him your cashier.... Ranting?

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Russell has changed so much over the years

[@jackhackett80]

yes he has

[@dannyclub09]

He's the opposite of Conan in that sense.

[@seanthegoat7919]

Bro...

[@waryaawariiri1812]

I honestly used to think he was such a raging idiot until I saw a few clips of his KZbin videos and ideas in the past years.

[@m.b.82]

It's a 12 year old clip

[@rhiannejones3815]

Wow this is Russel attempting to stay in first gear and not scare Americans 😂😂

[@dervishmadwhirler]

He was still very seriously coked up in these days, ofcourse. Conan too, obviously; both are writhing around, way up in jiggly land....

[@preesi1403]

@Jim Im from Philly, but you are wrong

[@thomaschristou1075]

@Jim Ah yes, the land of Amy Schumer, always produces top notch comedy

[@222browneyes]

@@dervishmadwhirler Russell's been clean since 2002, this clip was shot in 2008

[@Kizamus]

@Jim USA comedians edgier and more intellectual than Russell Brand? Please enlighten me, because I do not know any US comedians that are. I'll defo give some of them props on being funnier. Also, "Mr. Bean" is is comic genius and also probably more intellectual than most US comics.

[@Snaakie83]

This man is an erupting thesaurus...

[@ElijahsAba]

The combination of his intelligence and his British education means that most Americans don’t stand a chance linguistically when in his company, though Conan probably comes closest. Love ‘em both.

[@Neomaxizundweeby]

He did use "inferring" improperly, first mistake I've heard from him. He has a ridiculous vocabulary.

[@aricgoss]

More like a spewing synonym book

[@Mr.FranciscodeMiranda]

He has said that he looks for new words and their meaning and saves it in his phone. The online dictionary of my first language has this "word of the day", everytime I like or find one useful I save it too :) I would love to one day be as well spoken as Russell

[@ftv8181]

@@ElijahsAba as somebody from Britain, I can say British education isn't the cause of Russle Brand's intelligence :p

[@MrIsmaelBP]

He speaks like a 19th century English gentleman

[@Vilppy]

lol. are you saying that just because of his accent?

[@MrIsmaelBP]

@@Vilppy and vocabulary

[@Vilppy]

@@MrIsmaelBP Just like Boris Johnson

[@yasashii89]

Gentlemen didn't speak a thing like him.

[@tradecraft9026]

ha!, you mean an English fisherman?

[@knifeforkandaspoon]

Russell's hair: Party in the front, after party in the way, way back.

[@briankimcomedy]

russell brand helped me w my sobriety and conan helped me in comedy and now i am doing standup in nyc!! thanks for inspiring me conan and making us laugh

[@deanrobbins7823]

Cheers m8! To your continued success and health!🥃🍺

[@briankimcomedy]

Dean Robbins ahaha thanks dean is that root beer~~~ check out my standup

[@spdadventurer1754]

@@briankimcomedy woww awesome....congrats😊u r stronger than u think

[@briankimcomedy]

SPD Adventurer thank you spd adventurer~ feel free to keep track of my comedy progress, hope you find it funny!

[@deanrobbins7823]

@@briankimcomedy I don't know the beverages m8 just assumed it was google and kid friendly lol!

[@daniels8618]

I like how he compares heroin addiction to his hairstyle and yet it makes so much sense Conan does not even question it.

[@shoutatthesky]

This is the vocabulary you get when you do a moderate amount of reading.

[@dirtydave2691]

Russel is a naughty intellectual bundle of energy. Conan and Russel together are a comedy Tsunami.

[@HeyThisIsLui]

Russell Brand and Conan's back and forth is so surprisingly amazing throughout the years. It makes me wonder how they're gonna bounce off one another with how Russell is now.

[@josephinep5538]

Their banter are still absolutely hilarious 😂

[@suesjoy]

There’s a recent lockdown interview that’s amazing!! I’ll look for it for you.

[@subspaceanomaly]

@@suesjoy that was quite a funny one particularly in hindsight having just watched this one.

[@suesjoy]

Daniel Adderley oh good you saw the recent one. It was a work of art,. 💜✌️😎🐶

[@Coberation]

He's on conans podcast too

[@seviren]

"I held a parasol for her very briefly." Lol.

[@Lakeshorein]

This guy intellectual level is way beyond most famous people in the world.

[@babayaga9102]

Conan or Russell ?

[@bradislavgorlamski3040]

Ya, it's that of a potato. Talking a lot of bullcrap doesn't make you an intellectual.

[@kingofrivia1248]

baba yaga Both actually - in my opinion💁🏽‍♂️

[@dannydorko7075]

@@bradislavgorlamski3040 he said his intellect is beyond most famous people in the world, and the fact that there's a hell of a lot of idiots in the celeb world I don't think he's far off.

[@smoovetoons2092]

@@bradislavgorlamski3040 WAAAAAAAAAAAAH

[@daviswendye]

Hair stylist: Do you want your hair smooth or frizzy? Russell: Yes

[@dobryden7196]

Russel is the guy Conan was most comfortable interviewing, imo. He was both funny and intelligent.

[@elsaragi1262]

Imagine him and flula borg in the same talk show.

[@annipsy2185]

oh man...😂💜

[@UHFStation1]

Almost Jack Sparrow incarnate.

[@RighteousWeevil]

Other way around tbh

[@MROIY]

Ever thought that Russell Brand was before Johnny Depp’s creation of fictional Capt. Jack Sparrow?

[@JorgeGuerrero-xy1dq]

Imagine an interview/conversation with Russell Brand and Jim Carrey

[@Jridgen]

Add Jeff Goldbloom to that.

[@thehandliesthandle]

If they got together in the same room they might cause a deadly explosion

[@JorgeGuerrero-xy1dq]

Matt Dupuis it would rip a hole in the space-time continuum

[@universalconquest4447]

LOOOL!

[@FeelGreatMusic]

Jim Carrey on Under The Skin NEEDS TO HAPPEN

[@el6178]

Russell is beyond awesome. This is one of the best moments for both comedians.

[@FAMEBangBang]

🤣👏🏼His Brain's so QUICK!!! Love him!

[@siyolomakasi7794]

1:33 How astonishing the difference in pronunciation Russell: you can't (English accent) Conan: you can't (American accent)

[@khary30]

The American way makes way more sense phonetically. The British way means you never mishear can and can’t (car'nt)

[@miquels3146]

"for a while I was terribly involved in the heroin world"

[@creeperhack1293]

You somehow HAVE to bring him back after this whole thing with covid-19 is done. Or just get on zoom with him, that'll work 😁

[@poppyseed389]

I think he's the guest tonight through zoom!! :)

[@creeperhack1293]

@@poppyseed389 Oh right, that's true. I got a bit too excited and commented without seeing the pinned comment from Team Coco 😅

[@Snaakie83]

@@creeperhack1293 it's glorious!!!

[@koolburn5218]

And your wish was granted lol

[@patreekotime4578]

FYI: if TeamCoco posts and old video, that person will be the next guest on the show or podcast.

[@Sugarplum2025]

This is exactly the moment that I fell in love with Russell in 2008.

[@kylesanders8276]

Few guests can keep up with Conan's energy, and even fewer show hosts can match Russell Brand's.

[@karazimsabour7899]

Russel Brand has some Freddie Mercury energy

[@smallbeanmusic2187]

Léo Bergeron-Cyr you miss spelled bi

[@karazimsabour7899]

Small bean music Yeah bisexual energy as well, but I litterally meant that he reminds me of Freddie Mercury in some ways

[@AnkurWow]

Imagine Robin Williams in his prime having a conversation with Russell Brand...

[@evh4611]

Yeah that would be confusing

[@dannyclub09]

You don't know how long I've been trying to find this interview.

[@eduardleon5409]

Have you tried using the search box in KZbin and typing Russell Brand on Conan? Its quite easy.

[@dannyclub09]

@@eduardleon5409 I'm talking about this interview in particular...

[@UnicornUniverse333]

I think this is my second time seeing it, I really relate to their dynamic because I'm ADHD and autistic, when I used to have friends before all was lost to years of chronic illness under capitalism, we would have vibrant metaphors, rainbows made out of words and energy, joy in shared commonalities. Good times.

[@dannyclub09]

@@UnicornUniverse333 I'd expect nothing less from UnicornUniverse

[@DisenfranchisedLiberal]

I like Russel Brand because he so delightfully gives expression to the craziness inside all of us.

[@aset317]

Brand is such a different person now. This version seems to be hiding behind a character, one that's trying too hard. He's so much easier to warm to, and more genuine now.

[@ELvis348]

They’re Intellectual sátire w/ one another is amazingly hilarious 💜

[@ezelaf]

I feel like hes matured so much since this interview... like hes putting on an act. Trying really hard to be something. he has pretty much dropped out of the hollywood eye and gone deep into yoga and meditation. You could really see the difference and his growth as a person!

[@Cesspool127]

he wanted to shock for sure but he was still the same guy i think

[@bethclifford4314]

I love how honest and real he is.

[@linnycrocus6023]

I want Russell to react to these old clips of himself. I wonder what he would have to say.

[@Declan_Moriarty]

Conan + Brand = Intellectual genius!

[@ScienceBitch123]

This is why people like Russell and Conan are so good, bizarre and ridiculous but really intelligent. Throwing out Lindbergh and onanism so quick when 90% of the public likely have no idea what that is.

[@michaeldorsey1394]

Wow never seen this interview. Conan kept up with russel beat for beat! Knew Conan was great but again never saw him challenged like this good job sir!

[@thetylife]

One of the best and memorable guest appearances on Conan..., right up there with the bread guy.

[@Prisoner]

For some reason I've always perceived Connan's hair as very normal

[@AmitDebnath09]

Had to pause 3 times to look up words he said, now I have better English lol

[@benana2276]

If you watch closely you can see the fleas building a kingdom upon his head during the video, then you'll see the second flea civil war of hairnania and the genocide of uperlef-tear and at 8:56 you finally see the peace treaty of fohreheat being signed between king flearian and princess ginoa flunululu What a touching video

[@djdannyd816]

Conan (with) Russell Brand always 😂

[@kitssch]

Ahh listening to their recent conversation on Russel’s Luminary podcast and seeing this now.... the contrast

[@thebigbagwolf947]

Russell brand and Conan o Brian are geniuses

[@marina4407]

These two are a delightful combo pls we want more even just a crumb pls thx

[@jasonchicago7276]

Dear god that was wonderful! Thank you!

[@luckystars1632]

I love these two lol. Ty for the laugh.

[@thetruepain3761]

Get Him to the Greek - one of the best movies ive ever seen^^

[@thehandliesthandle]

Im pretty sure russell was sober from crack in this at at the time. I wonder.. how fast would he be talking if he *wasnt* sober from crack?!

[@zoeyhaskell5892]

He suits this hairdo. He just really does.

[@chloed4513]

These two just crack me up so.much 😂

[@capitalt348]

A pleasure to watch. This was like joyous theater, except totally unscripted; full of hilarity.

[@TheDessez]

Russell turned that story round great!

[@pandorafox3944]

Aww... Their first meeting!

[@justinsymanietz3875]

Two of the best talkers in our lifetimes

[@TheMunchkinita2509]

I remember seeing this when it 1st aired and it always stuck in my brain. It was my 1st time seeing Russell and I was instantly in love with his delivery... and I mean.. he's with Conan, who's my true love.. but sadly he's married

[@jel...]

And to think they're not yet drunk , what more if they are? 😂

[@stephencohen231]

Personally, I have never been able to look at this guy without seeing one of the "Geico Cavemen."

[@MirkoSick]

I love Russell Brand. I think I would like him even more if I understood what he says

[@marvin19966]

im sorry for your retardation get well soon

[@nazzan3801]

One of the best episodes ever

[@mattbynumfilms]

Russell has really mellowed out as of late, check out his channel

[@ElijahsAba]

What an ideal convergence of genius

[@Eddysamson1]

Russell's hair is like a new take on business in the front party in the back lmao

[@beastiebear7231]

Bellicose as an improvised punch-line. What a guy. This missed out his zingers back

[@manojjainism]

i really really dont understand why a nice person like russell brand gets so much hate

[@christopherknight2872]

Well you know now...

[@rite2bcreative]

they work together so well!

[@pleappleappleap]

Two very, very smart people playing off each other.

[@god5535]

This is like when Rabindranath Tagore met Einstein.

[@Cactina]

God I’m guessing God is Bengali 😂

[@suesjoy]

Ha ha ha!

[@rskolkata]

Bengali spotted.

[@yurikuki]

I thougjt it was Joey the Anime Man for a sec there

[@colt1596]

Buddy was rolling lol

[@zee_bee_23]

I don’t know if Russell just makes up words on the spot or if I’m just an imbecile

[@alexandrapascal6744]

His vocabulary is extraordinary 👌

[@Grimr33fer]

Conan is having a hard time staying six feet away from him

[@Cuntmilk]

damn its rlly cool to be this early

[@Salam99-1]

The new Brand would never confuse 'infer' for 'imply'...since we're all talking about, apparently, how far he has come

[@Alexed.w]

Literally captain Jack Sparrow if he got off booze and created a time machine

[@danielpell549]

If there whould ever be a new harry potter series he should play Sirius black.

[@skoomacat13]

The people in the comments speaking as if this is present day 🤣 anyway, this man is a legend. Even moreso now with how much he has evolved spiritually.

[@williamszena398]

Conan is a comedic genius because he knows what makes us laugh 😃

[@ssroudyss9432]

Russell band looks like he went on a pirate trip

[@jesusisgod2953]

The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: REPENT YE, AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL. THE GOSPEL (which means the Good News) is the news that God Almighty, the Creator came in the flesh as Jesus Christ to take away the sin of the world. He gave up his own life to save ours. His sacrifice on the cross paid the price for our redemption with his own blood. On the third day he rose from dead and offers the gift of salvation and forgiveness to those that repent and trust in him. John 1:1,14 KJV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and THE WORD WAS GOD. [14] And THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH, and dwelt among us, Isaiah 9:6 KJV For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty GOD, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. John 1:10 KJV He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and THE WORLD KNEW HIM NOT. John 20:28-29 KJV And Thomas answered and said unto him, MY LORD AND MY GOD. [29] Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. Are you saved friend? If you died tonight will you go to heaven or hell? Acts 16:30-31 KJV ...what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. 1 John 1:8-10 KJV If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. [9] If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. [10] If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Luke 24:47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2XckIl_f5eNmK8

[@anne-fleurvicarini7616]

Little did he know the hair would get higher and higher

[@IDarkCalibur]

what happens if Russell Brand meet Sacha Baron Cohen

[@FeelGreatMusic]

Or Sacha Stone

[@jaf17910]

If anyone could rival the comedic speed/wittiness/intelligence/depth of Robin Williams it would be Russell Brand.

[@ROSE_reddy]

I like him, especially his voice! He’s weird and cooky and I definitely relate.🤣

[@dog678]

still love this guyy

[@blessingsoutlaw]

Am happy for Russell’s online success and personal growth but some days I miss his younger goofball self.

[@Trapani382]

Russell Winehouse

[@lolnahnvm208]

Nailed it

[@teemaro5703]

Still alive, though...still...too soon?

[@Lowkey6169]

Old russells me now, waiting for the glow up & the calm down lol

[@mariammekhaeil8233]

He has some of the Flula energy

[@kevino1489]

I want to listen to these to talk when they're drunk

[@hennaromero9693]

He’s like a modern captain jack sparrow

[@SD_702]

Using words like sartorial within the first 20 seconds is sure to abandon any attempts for mirroring the intelligence of most americans in the audience straight away.

[@nathanforester5993]

If Wednesday ever gets another season...Russell should be a guest in one episode.

[@Adam-nw1vy]

I'm afraid that's not gonna happen. He's professional life has basically ended since you wrote that comment.

[@LycanLink]

Dang, Russel can really spin a yarn, eh?

[@85AngelRogue]

Russell ❤️

[@lexigrimhaive]

WHEN DOES THIS MAN BREATHE

[@koolburn5218]

People with fast minds are something else. The world must move so slow for them