Ranker TVList RulesVote up the men who have been the best at hosting talk shows.
Most of the best male talk show hosts are on late night talk shows. From Conan O'Brien and David Letterman to James Corden and Daniel Tosh, the best late night talk shows are often hosted by men. Even so, there are plenty of men like Regis Philbin, Steve Harvey, and Jerry Springer are household names who have hosted some of the best daytime talk shows on television. The best male late night talk show hosts include some of the best old talk show hosts as well, such as Jack Paar and Johnny Carson. Whether they were great at conducting interviews, knew how to ask the hard questions, or just made a show something you can't miss, these male talk show hosts are the best. Some talk show hosts, like Trevor Noah, have the skills to be the best - not just best Black talk show hosts but one of the best talk show hosts period - even though they are newer to the scene.
Of these great male talk show hosts, which of these men have been the very best? Vote up the men who have done the best job hosting late night talk shows, chat shows, daytime talk shows and more.
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9747Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonAge: Dec. at 80 (1925-2005)
Birthplace: Corning, Quincy Township, Iowa, United States of America
John William Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American television host,... more2
10469Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien, ConanAge: 57
Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, United States of America
Conan Christopher O'Brien (born April 18, 1963) is an American television host, comedian,... more3
7861David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman, My Next Guest Needs No IntroductionAge: 73
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American television host, comedian,... more4
5845Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonAge: 58
Birthplace: Springburn, United Kingdom
Craig Ferguson (born 17 May 1962) is a Scottish-American television host, comedian, author,... more5
6356Jon Stewart
The Daily Show, The John Stewart ShowAge: 57
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28, 1962) is an American comedian,... more6
8082Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAge: 46
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
James Thomas Fallon (born September 19, 1974) is an American comedian, actor, television host,... more7
3732Dick Cavett
The Dick Cavett ShowAge: 83
Birthplace: Gibbon, Nebraska, United States of America
Richard Alva Cavett (; born November 19, 1936) is an American television personality, comedian... more8
6469Stephen Colbert
The Daily Show, The Colbert ReportAge: 56
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Stephen Tyrone Colbert ( kohl-BAIR; born May 13, 1964) is an American comedian, writer,... more9
6267Steve Harvey
The Steve Harvey ShowAge: 63
Birthplace: Welch, West Virginia, United States of America
Broderick Stephen Harvey (born January 17, 1957) is an American comedian, television host,... more10
4649Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth MeyersAge: 46
Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, United States of America
Seth Adam Meyers (born December 28, 1973) is an American television host, comedian, writer,... more11
5663Trevor Noah
The Daily ShowAge: 36
Trevor Noah (born 20 February 1984) is a South African comedian, writer, producer, political... more12
6171Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Age: 52
Birthplace: Mill Basin, New York City, New York, United States of America
James Christian Kimmel (born November 13, 1967) is an American television host, comedian,... more13
3233Jeremy Clarkson
ClarksonAge: 60
Birthplace: Doncaster, England
Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (born 11 April 1960) is an English broadcaster, journalist and... more14
2525Wayne Brady
The Wayne Brady ShowAge: 48
Birthplace: Columbus, Georgia, USA
Wayne Alphonso Brady (born June 2, 1972) is an American actor, singer, and comedian who is a... more15
3538Regis Philbin
Live! with Regis and Kelly, Live with RegisAge: 89
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Regis Francis Xavier Philbin (August 25, 1931 – July 24, 2020) was an American media... more16
3944Graham Norton
The Graham Norton ShowAge: 57
Birthplace: Clondalkin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Graham William Walker (born 4 April 1963), known professionally as Graham Norton, is an Irish... more17
5367James Corden
The Late Late Show with James CordenAge: 37
Birthplace: London Borough of Hillingdon, United Kingdom
James Kimberley Corden (born 22 August 1978) is an English actor, singer, comedian, and... more18
2224Phil Donahue
The Phil Donahue Show, DonahueAge: 84
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
Phillip John Donahue (born December 21, 1935) is an American media personality, writer, film... more19
5164Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Jay Leno ShowAge: 70
Birthplace: USA, New York, New Rochelle
James Douglas Muir Leno (born April 28, 1950) is an American comedian, actor, writer,... more20
2022Martin Short
The Martin Short ShowAge: 70
Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada
Martin Hayter Short (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian-American comedian, actor, voice... more21
3444Larry King
Larry King Now, Larry King LiveAge: 86
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Larry King (November 19, 1933 – January 23, 2021) was an American television and radio host,... more22
2331Jack Paar
The Jack Paar Tonight ShowAge: Dec. at 86 (1918-2004)
Birthplace: Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Jack Harold Paar (May 1, 1918 – January 27, 2004) was an American author, movie actor, radio... more23
3651Tucker Carlson
Fox and Friends, Split: A Divided AmericaAge: 51
Birthplace: California, United States of America
Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson (born May 16, 1969) is an American conservative political... more24
2130Dennis Miller
Dennis Miller Live, Dennis MillerAge: 67
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dennis Michael Miller (born November 3, 1953) is an American talk show host, political... more25
1420Steve Allen
The Tonight Show, The New Steve Allen ShowAge: Dec. at 79 (1921-2000)
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen (December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000) was an American... more
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