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 started his career with minor roles in television shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Wild 'n Out. He is most known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2022, where he gained significant recognition.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

November 16, 1993: Peter Davidson's Birth

On November 16, 1993, Peter Michael Davidson was born. He is an American comedian, actor, and writer.

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

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

October 2016: Revealed Suicidal Thoughts and Influence of Kid Cudi's Music

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

2016: Supported Hillary Clinton in U.S. presidential election

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

March 6, 2017: Announced He Quit Drugs

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: Tattooed Hillary Clinton on his leg

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", a "badass", and "one of the strongest people in the universe".

December 3, 2018: Expressed Thoughts of Suicide

On December 3, 2018, Pete Davidson shared a candid Instagram post in which he expressed thoughts of suicide, before deleting his account. The NYPD conducted a wellness check on him.

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 U.S. presidential election

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: Blue Origin Announces Davidson as Honorary Guest

In March 2022, Blue Origin announced that Pete Davidson would be an "honorary guest" on the NS-20 suborbital flight of its New Shepard craft, but he was later unable to join after the flight was rescheduled.

2023: Purchased a decommissioned 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.

2025: Tattoo Removal

By 2025, Pete Davidson had about 200 tattoos removed, intending to keep only two or three, as he was "trying to clean slate it, trying to be an adult".