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 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

November 16, 1993: Peter Michael Davidson Born

On November 16, 1993, Peter Michael Davidson was born. He would later become a comedian, actor, and writer.

2004: References 'Soul Plane' in Roast

In March 2015, while roasting Snoop Dogg and Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson called their 2004 film Soul Plane "the worst experience of my life involving a plane", referencing his father's death during the September 11 attacks.

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2011: Graduates from Xaverian High School

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

October 2015: Living in Brooklyn Heights

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

October 2016: Reveals Suicidal Thoughts and Influence of Kid Cudi

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

2016: Supports Hillary Clinton in Election

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

March 6, 2017: Announces 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: Gets 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", a "badass", and "one of the strongest people in the universe".

September 2018: Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens settlement

In September 2018, the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens agreed to a settlement of $27.5 million for sex abuse allegations.

January 19, 2019: References Instagram Post on SNL

On January 19, 2019, Pete Davidson and John Mulaney made humorous references to the Instagram post during the Weekend Update segment of Saturday Night Live.

2019: Living in Staten Island

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

2020: Supports Joe Biden in Election

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

April 2021: Moves Into Own Residence

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

February 2022: Plans to Move to Brooklyn

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

March 2022: Blue Origin announced 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. However, he was later removed from the flight due to rescheduling.

2023: Purchase of Staten Island Ferry Boat

In 2023, Pete Davidson, along with 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.

2025: Spoke about media attention surrounding his relationships

In 2025, Pete Davidson discussed the intense media scrutiny of his relationships, describing it as humiliating and upsetting, stating that he felt unfairly targeted due to his appearance and that the harassment he faced made his life a living hell.