Career Timeline of Pete Davidson: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 19, 2026

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

Pete Davidson is an American comedian, actor, and writer who rose to prominence as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2014 to 2022. Prior to SNL, he had minor roles in television shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Wild 'n Out. His tenure on SNL significantly boosted his career, leading to further opportunities in film and television.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

February 28, 2013: First Onscreen Appearance

On February 28, 2013, Pete Davidson's earliest onscreen appearance was in the third episode of the MTV comedy series Failosophy.

September 27, 2014: SNL Debut

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

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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: Joins Saturday Night Live

In 2014, Pete Davidson became a cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live.

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March 2015: Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber

In March 2015, Pete Davidson was a roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber.

2015: Filming of Trainwreck

In 2015, Pete Davidson filmed a small part in the Judd Apatow feature film comedy Trainwreck, meeting Bill Hader who then recommended him to Lorne Michaels for SNL.

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2016: Release of Pete Davidson: SMD

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

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January 2019: "Sundays with Pete & John" Tour Announcement

In January 2019, it was announced that Pete Davidson would be touring with John Mulaney in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts for a limited series of comedy shows titled "Sundays with Pete & John".

2019: Starred in Big Time Adolescence

In 2019, Pete Davidson starred in Jason Orley's Big Time Adolescence, and had supporting roles in What Men Want, The Dirt, The Angry Birds Movie 2, and The Jesus Rolls.

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February 2020: Release of Alive from New York

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

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May 2020: The King of Staten Island Release

In May 2020, The King of Staten Island was released, which Pete 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 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: Acting in The Suicide Squad

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

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May 6, 2022: Voice role as 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: Departure from Saturday Night Live

In 2022, after eight seasons, Pete Davidson left Saturday Night Live.

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2023: Acting roles in action franchise films

In 2023, Pete Davidson appeared as Phlektik in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Bowie in Fast X, and voiced Mirage in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

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2023: Stars in Bupkis

In 2023, Pete Davidson starred in and co-wrote the Peacock original series Bupkis. Despite renewal for a second season, Davidson chose not to proceed.

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