Pete Davidson

Born on November 16, 1993, in Staten Island, New York, Peter Michael Davidson experienced profound early tragedy when his father, Scott Matthew Davidson, a New York City firefighter (FDNY), died in the line of duty during the September 11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center when Pete was just seven years old. Using comedy as a lifeline to process grief and trauma, Davidson began performing stand-up comedy in Staten Island bowling alleys and Manhattan comedy clubs at age sixteen. In 2014, at just twenty years old, Davidson was cast on NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) for its 40th season, becoming one of the youngest cast members in the show's history and the first born in the 1990s. His recurring appearances on 'Weekend Update'—delivering brutally candid, self-deprecating commentary on his struggles with Crohn's disease, mental health, borderline personality disorder, sobriety, and celebrity culture—resonated deeply with younger audiences. In 2020, Davidson co-wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed comedy-drama 'The King of Staten Island', directed by Judd Apatow and featuring Bill Burr and Marisa Tomei. The semi-autobiographical film drew widespread praise for its heartfelt, honest handling of delayed grief, familial love, and redemption. After departing SNL in 2022 following eight seasons, Davidson created and starred in the Peacock comedy series 'Bupkis' (2023), featuring Joe Pesci and Edie Falco, while headlining sold-out stand-up tours and releasing specials such as 'Alive from New York' (2020) and 'Turbo Fonzarelli' (2024).