Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 16, 1993 Staten Island, New York, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Pete Davidson (born November 16, 1993)[1][2] is an American actor and comedian. He is a featured actor on Saturday Night Live and is also the youngest member of the current cast, as well as being the first SNL cast member to be born in the 1990s.[3]
Davidson is also a series regular on the MTV programs Guy Code, Wild 'n Out, and Failosophy.[4] Previously, Davidson had made stand-up appearances on Adam Devine's House Party, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Comedy Underground with Dave Attell, and guest-starred in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He also landed a lead role in a Fox comedy pilot Sober Companion that ultimately did not make it to series.[5] In March 2015, Davidson participated as a roaster in the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber.[6]
Early life
Davidson was born in Staten Island and is the son of Amy (Waters) and Scott Davidson.[7] His father was a firefighter with the Fire Department of New York, who died in service during the September 11 attacks, in 2001.[8][9] Following high school, he enrolled at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TubbyMan | PipeKleener | Short film |
| 2014 | School Dance | Stinkfinger | |
| 2015 | Trainwreck | Dr. Conner's Patient |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Guy Code | Himself | 4 episodes |
| 2013–2014 | Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out | Himself | 6 episodes |
| 2013 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Steven | Episode: "The Slump" |
| 2013 | Adam DeVine's House Party | Himself | Episode: "Stunt Audition" |
| 2014–present | Saturday Night Live | Himself, Various | Main cast |
| 2015 | Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber | Himself | TV special |
References
- ^ McCarthy, Sean (September 15, 2014). "Live from New York, It's Pete Davidson, Your Next New Saturday Night Live Star". The Comic's Comic. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ^ "NBC bio". NBC. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ Rife, Katie (September 15, 2014). "Dust Settles at SNL with New Cast Member and a "Genuinely Happy" Cecily Strong". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ^ "Guy Code › Cast › Pete Davidson". MTV. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ^ Bacle, Ariana (September 15, 2014). "Pete Davidson Added to Saturday Night Live as Featured Player". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ^ Mcdonagh, Ross. "Pete Davidson slams Natasha Leggero for stealing his Justin Bieber Roast joke | Daily Mail Online". Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ^ a b Bailey, Rob (September 15, 2014). "Staten Island Native Pete Davidson, Son of 9/11 Hero, Joining Cast of Saturday Night Live". Staten Island Advance. Advance Publications. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ^ Buiso, Gary (September 27, 2014). "Pete Davidson, Son of a Slain 9/11 Firefighter Makes His SNL Debut". New York Post. News Corp. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ^ Steussy, Lauren (September 30, 2014). "Pete Davidson: 5 Things You Need to Know About the New Saturday Night Live Superstar". Staten Island Advance. Advance Publications. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
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