Pete Davidson is a famous American comedian, actor and writer. He is best known for his role on the sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) for eight consecutive seasons from 2014 to 2022.
Pete began his career with small guest roles on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”, “Friends of the People”, “Guy Code” and “Wild N Out”.
In 2016, he released his comedy specials Pete Davidson: SMD and 2020, Pete Davidson: Alive from New York.
Pete has also appeared in several films and television shows. He has starred in the films “Big Time Adolescence” (2019), “The King of Staten Island” (2020), and “The Suicide Squad” (2021).
Apart from this, Pete has often been in the news due to several high-profile relationships. He has dated several high-profile women, including Ariana Grande, Kate Beckinsale, Phoebe Dynevor, and Kim Kardashian.
Pete has also received numerous awards and honours for his comedic talents, including an Emmy Award, an MTV Movie & TV Award, and a People’s Choice Award.
Physical Stats
| Full name: | Peter Michael Davidson |
| Born: | 16 November 1993, Staten Island, New York, USA |
| Profession: | Comedian, Actor and Writer |
| Best Known For: | “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) |
| Active: | 2010- Present |
| Age: | 30 Years |
| Height: | 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) |
| Parents: | Scott Matthew Davidson & Amy Davidson (née Waters) |
| Siblings: | Sister, Casey Davidson |
| Religion: | Christian |
| Marital Status: | Un-Married |
| Nationality: | American |
Early Life
Pete Davidson’s real name is Peter Michael Davidson. He was born on 16 November 1993 in Staten Island, New York. His father, Scott Matthew Davidson, was a firefighter at Ladder 118 in Brooklyn, New York. He joined the Fire Department in 1994. And his mother is Amy Davidson (née Waters).
When Pete was seven years old, his father died in the September 11, 2001 attacks. He was last seen running on the stairs of the Marriott World Trade Center. Peter has a younger sister named Casey.
Pete was raised in Staten Island. He received his early education from St. Joseph’s School and Xaverian High School, where he was a member of the basketball team.
After high school, Pete attended the College of St. Francis in Brooklyn Heights. But after one semester, he decided to leave his studies and pursue a career in comedy.
Career
Stand Up Comedy
Pete Davidson began his career in stand-up comedy in 2013 in the third episode of the MTV comedy series Fellowship.
He then appeared in small guest roles on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”, “Friends of the People”, “Guy Code”, and “Wild N Out”, including several local club appearances in New York City.
Pete’s comedic career breakthrough came in 2014 when he was cast as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live (SNL). He was the youngest member of the cast selected at that time. He soon became famous among the audience due to his versatility.
Acting Career
After the success of his stand-up comedy career, Pete Davidson also started acting in films. He has appeared in several films and television shows, including Trainwreck (2015), “Pete Davidson: SMD” (2016), Big Time Adolescence (2019), The King of Staten Island (2020) and “The Suicide Squad (2021).
Pete Davidson Movies and Tv Shows
Movies
- The King of Staten Island (2020): This film was directed by Judd Apatow. It was released on June 12, 2020. In this film, Pete plays the character of a young man who is struggling to deal with the death of his father. Apart from Pete Davidson, the film stars Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, Bel Powley, Maude Apatow and Steve Buscemi.
- The Suicide Squad (2021): Directed by James Gunn, this film was released on August 6, 2021. Pete played the role of Richard Hertzberg / The Thinker in this superhero action film. This action-comedy film is about a group of supervillains who are forced to work together on a dangerous mission. Other characters in this film are Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney and Pete Davidson.
- Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022): Directed by Halina Reason, this film was released on August 16, 2022. Pete played the role of David in this A24 horror comedy film. Other characters of this film are Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Rachel Sennott, Pete Davidson, Chase Sui Wonders, Myah’s Herald, Lee Pace, and Connie Britton.
- Meet Cute (2022): Directed by Kelly Griffin, this film was released on September 21, 2022. Pete played the role of Gary in this science fiction comedy film. The other character in this film is Kaley Cuoco.
- Good Morning (2022): Pete stars in this comedy-drama film about a young woman struggling to deal with the death of her fiancé.
- Dumb Money (2023): Pete plays Kevin Gill in this comedy about the 2021 GameStop short squeeze.
- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023): Pete will voice Mirage in this upcoming science fiction action film.
Television Shows
- Saturday Night Live (2014–2022): Pete was a cast member of the late-night sketch comedy series for eight seasons.
- The Rookie (2020-2022): Pete played the role of Pete Nolan in this police procedural drama series.
- Bupkis (2023): Pete stars in and executive produces this upcoming comedy series.
- The Freak Brothers (2021): Pete voices Phineas T. Freaks in this animated comedy series.
- Murderville (2022): Pete has appeared as a guest star in this comedy mystery series.
Awards and Achievements
Pete Davidson is a rising star in the world of comedy. He has achieved many achievements in such a short time.
- Primetime Emmy Awards (2022)
- Cineuphoria Awards (2021)
- Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards (2020)
- People’s Choice Awards (2020)
Pete Davidson’s Net Worth
At present, Pete Davidson’s net worth is estimated to be $8 million. He is a successful comedian, actor and writer.
Pete was reportedly paid approximately $300,000 per season on SNL. He earned $2 million for his lead role in “Big Time Adolescence” and $3 million for his co-writing and starring role in “The King of Staten Island”.
Apart from this, Pete Davidson earns millions of dollars from contracts with many brands including Calvin Klein, Smartwater, Manscaped and Moose Knuckles.
Personal Life
Pete Davidson is currently 30 years old. He is not married yet. His current girlfriend is actress Madeleine Cline.
Cline is best known for her role as Sarah Cameron in the Netflix series Outer Banks. She has also appeared in the films “Whiskey in a Glass: A Knives Out Mystery”, and “This Is Us”.
Pete and Kline were first seen together in September 2023. They have since been spotted together on several occasions, including at Davidson’s stand-up show and a party after the premiere of the new season of Saturday Night Live.
Additionally, Pete Davidson has had relationships with several high-profile women including Ariana Grande (2018), Kate Beckinsale (2019), Phoebe Dynevor (2021) and Kim Kardashian (2021-2022).
