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 NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2014 to 2022, where he was known for his sketch comedy. Prior to SNL, he had minor roles in shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Wild 'n Out. Since leaving SNL, Davidson has continued his acting and comedy career, appearing in various films and television projects.
2004: Joke about Soul Plane
In 2004, the film Soul Plane was released. Pete Davidson, whose firefighter father died responding to the September 11 attacks, called the film 'the worst experience of [his] life involving a plane' during the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber in 2015.
February 28, 2013: First Onscreen Appearance in Failosophy
On February 28, 2013, Pete Davidson made his earliest onscreen appearance in the third episode of the MTV comedy series Failosophy.
September 27, 2014: Joined Saturday Night Live Cast
On September 27, 2014, Pete Davidson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) with the show's 40th-season premiere, becoming one of the youngest cast members ever at age 20.
2014: Acquired a 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 (SNL) where he starred for eight seasons.
March 2015: Roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber
In March 2015, Pete Davidson was a roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber, and his set was praised as one of the best of the show.
2015: Filmed Trainwreck
In 2015, Pete Davidson filmed a small part in the Judd Apatow feature film comedy Trainwreck.
2016: Released Pete Davidson: SMD
In 2016, Pete Davidson released his comedy special Pete Davidson: SMD.
January 2019: Touring with John Mulaney
In January 2019, Pete Davidson began touring with John Mulaney for a limited series of comedy shows titled "Sundays with Pete & John".
January 19, 2019: Humorous References to Instagram Post
On January 19, 2019, Pete Davidson and John Mulaney made humorous references to Pete's Instagram post during the Weekend Update segment of Saturday Night Live.
2019: Starred in Big Time Adolescence and other roles
In 2019 Pete Davidson starred in Big Time Adolescence, and had supporting roles in What Men Want, The Dirt, The Angry Birds Movie 2, and The Jesus Rolls.
2019: Starred in Big Time Adolescence
In 2019, Pete Davidson starred in and executive produced the comedy film Big Time Adolescence.
February 2020: Released Alive from New York on Netflix
In February 2020, Pete Davidson released his stand up special Alive from New York on Netflix.
May 2020: The King of Staten Island was released
In May 2020, The King of Staten Island was released, which Pete Davidson both starred in and co-wrote.
2020: Co-wrote and starred in The King of Staten Island and Released Alive from New York
In 2020, Pete Davidson co-wrote and starred in the semi-autobiographical comedy-drama film, The King of Staten Island, and he released his stand up special Alive from New York on Netflix.
April 2021: Cast as Joey Ramone in Netflix Biopic
In April 2021, Pete Davidson was cast as Joey Ramone in a Netflix biopic I Slept With Joey Ramone.
August 2021: Appeared as Blackguard in The Suicide Squad
In August 2021, Pete Davidson appeared as Blackguard in The Suicide Squad.
2021: Acted in The Suicide Squad
In 2021, Pete Davidson acted in the film The Suicide Squad.
May 6, 2022: Voiced Marmaduke in animated film released on Netflix
On May 6, 2022, Pete Davidson voiced Marmaduke in an animated film released on Netflix.
2022: Acted in Bodies Bodies Bodies and Meet Cute
In 2022, Pete Davidson acted in the films Bodies Bodies Bodies and Meet Cute.
2023: Acted in 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.
2023: Starred in and co-wrote 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 move forward with it.
2023: Starred in Bupkis
In 2023, Pete Davidson starred in the Peacock original series Bupkis, which he also co-wrote.
2024: Released Turbo Fonzarelli
In 2024, Pete Davidson released his comedy special Turbo Fonzarelli.
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