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 started his career with minor roles in television shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Wild 'n Out. He gained significant recognition as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2022, where he was known for his stand-up, sketch comedy, and 'Weekend Update' appearances.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

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.

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September 27, 2014: Joins Saturday Night Live Cast

On September 27, 2014, Pete Davidson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live with the show's 40th-season premiere, becoming the first SNL cast member to be born in the 1990s.

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2014: Role in 'Sober Companion' Pilot

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

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2014: Joins Saturday Night Live

In 2014, Pete Davidson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) for its 40th season.

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2015: Small Part in 'Trainwreck'

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

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2016: Named in Forbes 30 Under 30 and Films Stand-up Special

In 2016, Pete Davidson was placed on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Also in April of 2016, Comedy Central filmed Pete Davidson's first stand-up special, Pete Davidson: SMD, in New York City.

2019: Stars in 'Big Time Adolescence'

In 2019, Pete Davidson starred in Jason Orley's Big Time Adolescence.

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May 2020: Release of 'The King of Staten Island'

In May 2020, The King of Staten Island was released, which Davidson both starred in and co-wrote with Judd Apatow, who also directed.

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2020: Stars 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.

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April 2021: Cast as Joey Ramone in Biopic

In April 2021, Pete Davidson was cast as Joey Ramone in a Netflix biopic, I Slept With Joey Ramone.

August 2021: Appears in 'The Suicide Squad'

In August 2021, Pete Davidson appeared as Blackguard in The Suicide Squad directed by James Gunn.

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2021: Stars in 'The Suicide Squad'

In 2021, Pete Davidson acted in the film The Suicide Squad.

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May 6, 2022: Voices Marmaduke

On May 6, 2022, Pete Davidson voiced Marmaduke in an animated film released on Netflix.

2022: Stars in 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' and 'Meet Cute'

In 2022, Pete Davidson acted in the films Bodies Bodies Bodies and Meet Cute.

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2022: Leaves Saturday Night Live

In 2022, Pete Davidson left Saturday Night Live after being a cast member for eight seasons.

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2023: Acts in Action Franchise Films

In 2023, Pete Davidson acted in three high-profile action franchise films, appearing in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as Phlektik, Fast X as Bowie, and voicing Mirage in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

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2023: Stars in Peacock's 'Bupkis'

In 2023, Pete Davidson starred in the Peacock original series Bupkis, which he also co-wrote. Despite renewal, Davidson chose not to move forward with a second season.

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