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 Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2014 to 2022, where he was known for his stand-up, sketch comedy, and "Weekend Update" appearances. Prior to SNL, he had minor roles in television shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Wild 'n Out. Davidson has since starred in and appeared in various films and television series, becoming a recognizable figure in pop culture and the entertainment industry. He is also known for his high-profile relationships and personal life, which are frequently covered in the media.

Sections (3)

Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

November 16, 1993: Peter Michael Davidson Born

On November 16, 1993, Peter Michael Davidson was born in New York City.

September 11, 2001: Father Died in 9/11 Attacks

On September 11, 2001, Pete Davidson's father, a New York City firefighter, died in service during the September 11 attacks at the World Trade Center.

2004: Referenced 2004 Film Soul Plane in Roast

In March 2015, while a roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber, Pete Davidson referenced the 2004 film Soul Plane when joking about his father's death in the 9/11 attacks.

2011: Graduated from Xaverian High School

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

September 27, 2014: Debut on Saturday Night Live

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

2014: Joined Saturday Night Live

In 2014, Pete Davidson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live, marking a significant milestone in his career.

October 2015: Lived in Brooklyn Heights

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

October 2016: Revealed Struggles with Suicidal Thoughts

In October 2016, Pete Davidson revealed 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 Hillary Clinton Tattoo

On December 5, 2017, Pete Davidson stated 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 an Instagram post in which he expressed thoughts of suicide, leading to a wellness check by the NYPD.

January 19, 2019: Referenced Instagram Post on SNL

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

2019: Lived with His Mother in Staten Island

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.

March 2022: Blue Origin announces Davidson as honorary guest, then rescinds

In March 2022, Blue Origin initially announced Pete Davidson as an "honorary guest" on a suborbital flight, but later stated he was "no longer able" to join after the flight was rescheduled.

2022: Departure from Saturday Night Live

In 2022, Pete Davidson ended his eight-season run as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.

March 4, 2023: Car crash and misdemeanor charge

On March 4, 2023, Pete Davidson crashed his car into a house. He was later charged with a misdemeanor for reckless driving and completed community service and traffic school as part of a diversion program.