Pete Davidson
Biography
Peter Michael Davidson, born November 16, 1993, in Staten Island, New York, is an American comedian and actor. He is a cast member on the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, where he has served as a featured player. Davidson’s television work includes appearances on MTV programs such as Guy Code, Wild ’n Out, and Failosophy. He has performed stand‑up comedy on shows including Adam DeVine’s House Party, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Comedy Underground with Dave Attell. In addition to his regular SNL duties, he has guest‑starred on the sitcom Brooklyn Nine‑Nine. His career to date encompasses acting and comedy across network television and streaming platforms.
Career overview
Peter Michael Davidson was born on November 16, 1993 and grew up on Staten Island, New York. He began his professional career as a comedian and actor, gaining early exposure through appearances on several MTV programs, including Guy Code, Wild ’n Out, and Failosophy. His stand‑up work has been featured on Adam DeVine’s House Party, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Comedy Underground with Dave Attell, showcasing his comedic timing and presence in televised performance settings.
Davidson’s most prominent acting role is as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He joined the show as a featured player by September 2014 and has remained a regular contributor, delivering sketches and recurring characters that have become part of the series’ ensemble. In addition to his work on SNL, he has taken guest‑starring roles in scripted television, notably appearing in an episode of Brooklyn Nine‑Nine. These varied engagements across sketch comedy, stand‑up platforms, and network sitcoms illustrate Davidson’s multifaceted involvement in contemporary American comedy and television acting.
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Full filmography
- The Roast of Kevin Hart (2026) as Self - Roaster
- How to Rob a Bank (2026) as Vince
- The Pete Davidson Show (2026) as Self
- The Pickup (2025) as Travis
- Dog Man (2025) as Petey the Cat (voice)
- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) as Self - Actor and Comedian
- The Home (2025) as Max
- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025) as Self
- Riff Raff (2025) as Lonnie
- Being Eddie (2025) as Self
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. (2024) as Self
- Bret Ernst: Uncaged (2024) Executive Producer
- Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli (2024) as Self
- Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli (2024) Executive Producer
- Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli (2024) Writer
- Fast X (2023) as Bowie
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) as Phlektik
- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) as Mirage (voice)
- Dumb Money (2023) as Kevin Gill
- Bupkis (2023) as Pete Davidson
- Bupkis (2023) Executive Producer
- Bupkis (2023) Writer
- Bupkis (2023) Creator
- Good Burger 2 (2023) as Angry Customer
- Rasputin Goes to the Awards (2023) as Hitler II
- Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) as David
- The Kardashians (2022) as Self
- I Want You Back (2022) as Jase
- Meet Cute (2022) as Gary
- Meet Cute (2022) Executive Producer
- Marmaduke (2022) as Marmaduke (voice)
- Good Mourning (2022) as Barry
- The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up (2022) as Self
- Paul Virzi: Nocturnal Admissions (2022) Director
- Paul Virzi: Nocturnal Admissions (2022) Producer
- Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery (2022) as Pete Davidson
- Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends (2022) as Self
- The Suicide Squad (2021) as Blackguard
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses (2021) as Self
- Hart to Heart (2021) as Self
- The Freak Brothers (2021) as Phineas T. Phreakers (voice)
- Jonas Brothers Family Roast (2021) as Self
- Miley's New Year's Eve Party Hosted by Miley Cyrus and Pete Davidson (2021)
- Ricky Velez: Here's Everything (2021) Executive Producer
- Talking Sopranos (2020) as Self
- The King of Staten Island (2020) as Scott Carlin
- The King of Staten Island (2020) Writer
- The King of Staten Island (2020) Executive Producer
- Big Time Adolescence (2020) as Zeke
- Big Time Adolescence (2020) Executive Producer
- Pete Davidson: Alive from New York (2020) as Self
- Pete Davidson: Alive from New York (2020) Executive Producer
- Pete Davidson: Alive from New York (2020) Screenplay
- The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) as Jerry (voice)
- What Men Want (2019) as Danny
- The Dirt (2019) as Tom Zutaut
- All That (2019) as Self
- The Jesus Rolls (2019) as Jack
- The Rookie (2018) as Pete Nolan
- Set It Up (2018) as Duncan
- What the Fit (2018) as Self
- Paul Virzi: I'll Say This (2018) Producer
- Eighty-Sixed (2017) as Brunch Waiter
- Click, Clack, Moo: Christmas at the Farm (2017) as Duck (voice)
- The Real Bros of Simi Valley (2017) as Grady
- The Goddamn Comedy Jam (2016) as Self
- Pete Davidson: SMD (2016) as Self
- Pete Davidson: SMD (2016) Executive Producer
- Pete Davidson: SMD (2016) Writer
- Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe (2016) as Self
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- Lip Sync Battle (2015) as Self
- Trainwreck (2015) as Dr. Conners' Patient
- Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber (2015) as Self
- Just For Laughs All Access - With Pete Davidson (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- School Dance (2014) as Stinkfinger
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Steven
- Adam Devine's House Party (2013) as Self
- Gotham Comedy Live (2012) as Self - Comedian
- Gotham Comedy Live (2012) as Self - Host
- Shark Tank (2009) as Self
- American Dad! (2005) as Toad Button (voice)
- Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (2005) as Self
- Miley's New Year's Eve Party (2004) as Self - Host
- Miley's New Year's Eve Party (2004) as Self - Co-host
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self
- Family Guy (1999) as Pete Davidson
- Entertainment Tonight (1981)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self / Chad
- Tommy Karate as Tommy Karate
- Tommy Karate Screenplay
- Tommy Karate Producer
- Bitcoin as Calvin Ayre
- Blood Brothers
- Untitled Dog Man Sequel as Petey the Cat (voice)
- That Time We Met
- Wizards!
- Worst Man