Pete Davidson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pete Davidson
Davidson in 2015
Birth name	Peter Michael Davidson
Born	(1993-11-16) November 16, 1993 (age 31) New York City, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up television film
Education	Xaverian High School
Genres	Observational comedy sketch comedy black comedy insult comedy surreal humor satire
Subject(s)	American culture everyday life social awkwardness mental health self-deprecation pop culture

Peter Michael Davidson (born November 16, 1993) is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He started his career in the early 2010s with small roles in TV shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Wild 'n Out.

Pete became famous as a cast member on the TV show Saturday Night Live (SNL). He was on SNL for eight seasons, from 2014 to 2022. After SNL, Davidson starred in and helped create the movie Big Time Adolescence (2019). He also co-wrote and starred in The King of Staten Island (2020) and the TV series Bupkis (2023). He has also acted in other films like Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022). Pete Davidson has released three comedy specials, where he performs stand-up comedy.

Early Life and Family Background

Peter Michael Davidson was born in Staten Island, New York City, on November 16, 1993. His parents are Amy and Scott Matthew Davidson. His father was a firefighter for the New York City Fire Department. Sadly, his father died while working during the September 11 attacks in 2001. He was last seen helping people in the Marriott World Trade Center before the Twin Towers collapsed. Pete was only seven years old at the time, and this event deeply affected him.

Davidson's father had a mix of Jewish, German, Irish, and Italian family roots. His mother is mostly of Irish and German descent. Pete has a younger sister named Casey. He grew up in the Catholic faith. He went to St. Joseph by the Sea High School and Tottenville High School, then graduated from Xaverian High School in 2011. After high school, he went to St. Francis College for one semester. Then, he decided to focus on becoming a full-time comedian. He first tried stand-up comedy at age sixteen in a bowling alley in Staten Island. Friends dared him to perform, knowing he wanted to be a comedian.

Pete Davidson's Career Journey

Starting Out in Comedy (2013–2014)

Pete Davidson's first TV appearance was in a comedy show called Failosophy in February 2013. The next month, he was on the show Guy Code. In June, his first stand-up comedy performance on TV was shown on Gotham Comedy Live. This show features comedians at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. The following month, he appeared on Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out. He also performed stand-up on other TV shows and had a role in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. In 2014, he got a part in a TV pilot called Sober Companion, but the show was not picked up.

Becoming a Star on Saturday Night Live (2014–2022)

Davidson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) in September 2014. He was 20 years old, making him one of the youngest cast members ever and the first born in the 1990s. He got an audition for the show through actor Bill Hader, whom he met while filming a small part in the movie Trainwreck. Hader told SNL producer Lorne Michaels about Pete. His first performances on SNL were well-received. One of his most famous characters on the show was Chad, an easily distracted and calm person who first appeared in season 41.

In March 2015, Davidson was a "roaster" on the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber. His performance was praised as one of the best. In 2016, he was named one of Forbes 30 under 30 list, which highlights young successful people. In April of that year, Comedy Central filmed his first stand-up special, Pete Davidson: SMD, in New York City.

In January 2019, it was announced that Davidson would tour with fellow comedian John Mulaney. Their show was called "Sundays with Pete & John." Mulaney and Davidson became good friends, appearing together on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Saturday Night Live. After the 44th season of SNL, many people felt Davidson was the most memorable performer. This was because he often shared his personal struggles and mistakes in his comedy, which made his performances a mix of humor and emotion.

Davidson worked with musician Machine Gun Kelly on a sketch for Kelly's album Hotel Diablo. In 2019, he starred in the movie Big Time Adolescence. He also had supporting roles in films like What Men Want, The Dirt, and The Angry Birds Movie 2. In February 2020, Davidson released his stand-up special Alive from New York on Netflix. In May 2020, the movie The King of Staten Island was released. Davidson starred in and co-wrote this film. He was nominated for awards for his work in The King of Staten Island and his comedy special. He also voiced the character Marmaduke in an animated film released in 2022. After being absent from many episodes in season 47, it was announced that the finale would be Davidson's last on Saturday Night Live.

New Projects and Stardom (2023–Present)

In 2023, Davidson starred in the Peacock series Bupkis. He also helped create and write the show. Even though Peacock planned a second season, Davidson decided not to continue with it.

In 2023, Davidson appeared in three big action movies. He played Phlektik in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Bowie in Fast X, and voiced Mirage in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

Pete Davidson's Comedy Style

Davidson on stage in 2018

Pete Davidson is known for using his own life experiences in his comedy. This helps audiences connect with him. He talks about things like his awkward high school days and living in a dorm during college. He also jokes about serious topics, such as losing his father in the September 11 attacks. He says that talking about these things makes him feel stronger and helps him deal with the sadness of experiencing such a tragedy when he was young. He is also a big fan of the Harry Potter series and includes references to it in his comedy.

Pete Davidson's Personal Life

In October 2015, Davidson lived in Brooklyn Heights, New York. In 2019, he lived in Staten Island with his mother. In April 2021, he moved into his own home in Staten Island. In February 2022, Davidson shared plans to move from Staten Island to Brooklyn. Davidson is the godfather to Leo, the son of his friend and fellow comedian Ricky Velez. He is also close friends with baseball player Matthew Festa; they went to high school together.

Davidson supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. In 2017, he shared on Instagram that he got a tattoo of Clinton, calling her his "hero." Clinton thanked him for the compliment. He also supported Joe Biden in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Health Information

Davidson was diagnosed with Crohn's disease when he was 17 or 18 years old. This is a long-term condition that affects the digestive system. He receives special medicine through an IV to help manage it.

Relationships

Pete Davidson has dated several famous people. He dated comedian Carly Aquilino from 2014 to 2015, and actress Cazzie David from 2016 to 2018.

In May 2018, he began dating singer Ariana Grande. They were engaged in June 2018, but they called off their engagement in October 2018. Ariana Grande's song "Pete Davidson" is about him, and she also mentioned him in her song "Thank U, Next".

In January 2019, Davidson was reported to be in a relationship with actress Kate Beckinsale. He also dated actress Margaret Qualley and model Kaia Gerber. In August 2021, he split from Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor.

Davidson and Kim Kardashian were first seen together in October 2021 after she appeared on Saturday Night Live. They began dating in November 2021 and split up in August 2022.

Between December 2022 and August 2023, Davidson dated actress Chase Sui Wonders. They met while working on the movie Bodies Bodies Bodies and later co-starred in his series Bupkis.

He dated actress Madelyn Cline from September 2023 to July 2024.

Space Travel

In March 2022, the space company Blue Origin announced that Davidson would be a special guest on a suborbital flight of their New Shepard rocket. However, the flight was rescheduled, and Blue Origin later said that Davidson was "no longer able" to join the crew.

Awards and Nominations

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Discography

See also

In Spanish: Pete Davidson para niños

• List of people diagnosed with Crohn's disease