Early Life and Education of Pete Davidson: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Pete Davidson. A timeline of key moments.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

November 16, 1993: Peter Michael Davidson Born

On November 16, 1993, Peter Michael Davidson was born. He would later become known as an American comedian, actor, and writer.

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.

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2011: Graduated from Xaverian High School

In 2011, Pete Davidson graduated from Xaverian High School in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

October 2015: Lived in Brooklyn Heights, New York

In October 2015, Pete Davidson lived in Brooklyn Heights, New York.

October 2016: Revealed struggles with suicidal thoughts

In October 2016, Pete Davidson revealed on The Breakfast Club morning radio show that he struggled with suicidal thoughts when he was younger and that the music of Kid Cudi saved his life.

2016: Supported Hillary Clinton

In 2016, Pete Davidson supported Hillary Clinton in the U.S. presidential election.

March 6, 2017: Announced sobriety

On March 6, 2017, Pete Davidson announced on his Instagram account that he had quit drugs and was sober for the first time in eight years.

December 5, 2017: Got a Hillary Clinton Tattoo

On December 5, 2017, Pete Davidson stated on his Instagram account that he got a tattoo on his leg of Hillary Clinton, whom he called his 'hero'.

December 3, 2018: Shared suicidal thoughts on Instagram

On December 3, 2018, Pete Davidson shared a candid Instagram post expressing thoughts of suicide, before deleting his account. A wellness check was conducted by the NYPD.

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.

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2019: Lived in Staten Island with his mother

In 2019, Pete Davidson lived in Staten Island with his mother in a home they purchased together.

2020: Supported Joe Biden

In 2020, Pete Davidson supported Joe Biden in the U.S. presidential election.

April 2021: Moved into his own residence

In April 2021, Pete Davidson moved into his own residence in Staten Island.

February 2022: Announced plans to move to Brooklyn

In February 2022, Pete Davidson announced plans to move from Staten Island to Brooklyn to be closer to work.

March 2022: Announced as Honorary Guest on Blue Origin Flight; Later Withdraws

In March 2022, Blue Origin announced that Pete Davidson would be an "honorary guest" on the NS-20 suborbital flight. However, after the flight was rescheduled, Davidson was no longer able to join the crew.

2023: Purchased Staten Island Ferry boat

In 2023, Pete Davidson, along with fellow SNL comedian Colin Jost, purchased a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry boat that was used in the film Screamboat.