Who is Pete Davidson?
Pete Davidson is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and the stand-up comedy circuit. Davidson began his career in stand-up comedy by performing at small clubs in New York City. He has since gone on to appear in films, television shows, and live comedy acts. He has also written and directed several comedy shorts.
Early Life
Davidson was born and raised in Staten Island, New York. He grew up in a large family with three brothers and two sisters. His mother was a nurse and his father was a firefighter. Davidson attended St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School, where he was an honors student and played on the varsity basketball team. After graduating, he attended St. John’s University, but dropped out after one semester.
Career
In 2013, Davidson began performing stand-up comedy at small clubs in New York City. He soon began to be noticed by other comedians and was invited to perform at the 2014 Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. This led to a development deal with Comedy Central, where he starred in a half-hour stand-up special, Pete Davidson: SMD. In 2014, he was hired as a featured player on Saturday Night Live, making him the youngest cast member in the show’s history.
Saturday Night Live
Davidson quickly became a fan favorite on SNL, where he was known for his outrageous sketches and impressions. He was a cast member for five seasons before leaving the show in 2019. During his time on the show, he made numerous memorable appearances, including playing a young Kanye West in a sketch with Chris Redd, impersonating Robert Durst in a parody of The Jinx, and playing a game of “Name That Sound” with musical guest Miley Cyrus. He was also the host of SNL’s “Weekend Update” segment.
Stand-Up Comedy
In addition to appearing on SNL, Davidson has continued to perform stand-up comedy. He has released two comedy specials, Pete Davidson: Alive from New York and Pete Davidson: The Comeback Kid. He has also performed on Comedy Central’s Roast of Bruce Willis, Comedy Knockout, and The Comedy Jam. He was a guest on the podcast WTF with Marc Maron, and has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Conan.
Film and Television
Davidson has appeared in several films, including Trainwreck (2015), Set It Up (2018), and Big Time Adolescence (2019). He has also had recurring roles on the television series Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The King of Staten Island (based on Davidson’s own life). He is currently filming the upcoming Judd Apatow comedy The Bubble.
Personal Life
Davidson is currently engaged to pop star Ariana Grande. He has two tattoos dedicated to her: one of her initials on his neck and one of her signature bunny ears on his finger. Davidson is an avid comic book fan, and has said that he loves the X-Men franchise. He is also a fan of the New York Mets and has been known to wear Mets jerseys during his stand-up performances.
Conclusion
Pete Davidson is one of the rising stars of comedy, with an impressive resume that includes stand-up comedy, television, and film. His wild and unpredictable style of humor has won him legions of fans, and his personal life has also gained attention. No matter what the future holds for Davidson, it’s sure to be entertaining.
