Career Timeline of Pete Davidson: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Pete Davidson made an impact.

Pete Davidson is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He gained prominence as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2014 to 2022, where he was known for his stand-up, sketch comedy, and "Weekend Update" appearances. Prior to SNL, he had minor roles in television shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Wild 'n Out. Davidson has since starred in and appeared in various films and television series, becoming a recognizable figure in pop culture and the entertainment industry. He is also known for his high-profile relationships and personal life, which are frequently covered in the media.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2004: Referenced 2004 Film Soul Plane in Roast

In March 2015, while a roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber, Pete Davidson referenced the 2004 film Soul Plane when joking about his father's death in the 9/11 attacks.

February 28, 2013: First Onscreen Appearance in Failosophy

On February 28, 2013, Pete Davidson made his first onscreen appearance in the third episode of the MTV comedy series Failosophy.

September 27, 2014: Debut on Saturday Night Live

On September 27, 2014, Pete Davidson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live with the show's 40th-season premiere, becoming one of the youngest cast members ever.

2014: Role in Sober Companion

In 2014, Pete Davidson acquired a role in a Fox comedy pilot, Sober Companion, but it ultimately did not make it to series.

2014: Joined Saturday Night Live

In 2014, Pete Davidson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live, marking a significant milestone in his career.

March 2015: Roaster on Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber

In March 2015, Pete Davidson was a roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber, where his set was praised as one of the best.

2015: Filming Trainwreck

In 2015, Pete Davidson filmed a small part in Judd Apatow's comedy film Trainwreck.

2016: Released Pete Davidson: SMD

In 2016, Pete Davidson released his first comedy special, Pete Davidson: SMD.

2016: Forbes 30 Under 30

In 2016, Pete Davidson was placed on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and filmed his first stand-up special.

January 2019: Touring with John Mulaney

In January 2019, Pete Davidson announced he would be touring with John Mulaney in a limited series of comedy shows.

March 2019: Criticism for SNL sketch comparing Catholic Church to R. Kelly

In March 2019, The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn demanded an apology from Pete Davidson after an SNL sketch where he compared the Catholic Church to R. Kelly. The diocese called the skit "disgraceful and offensive".

2019: Starred in Big Time Adolescence

In 2019, Pete Davidson starred in Jason Orley's Big Time Adolescence, and had supporting roles in other films.

February 2020: Released Alive from New York

In February 2020, Pete Davidson released his stand-up special Alive from New York on Netflix.

May 2020: Release of The King of Staten Island

In May 2020, The King of Staten Island, co-written by and starring Pete Davidson, was released.

2020: Starred in The King of Staten Island

In 2020, Pete Davidson co-wrote and starred in the semi-autobiographical comedy-drama film The King of Staten Island.

2020: SNL apology implied to be forced

In his 2020 Netflix special 'Alive from New York', Pete Davidson implied that his apology for mocking Dan Crenshaw on SNL had been issued only because he was told to do so.