10 Celebrities Who Light Up the World With Their Intelligence

5. Comedian Conan O’Brien was an overachieving student at Harvard.

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious schools in the world, to the point that the mere mention of it evokes total academic excellence. And very few have achieved the same distinction as the comedian and late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien. He earned a degree in English Literature from this remarkable institution, and was given it with Magna Cum Laude, or “with great distinction” for his outstanding qualifications during his studies.