Pete Davidson Biography

Fast Facts

• Has supported efforts to raise money for the Natural Resources Defense Council
• Was named one of Variety's 2014 Top 10 Comics to Watch
• Following the death of his father in the Sept․ 11 terrorist attacks, he started using comedy to cope with the tragedy
• Made his stand-up comedy debut on "Gotham Comedy Live․"
• Quote: "[On stage fright] "I get nervous all the time․ The only time I'm not nervous is onstage, which is weird․ I'm the most awkward person in the world, but onstage I'm completely fine․ I could run around in a thong and not care․""
• Best known as a cast member of "Saturday Night Live․"
• Got the chance to audition for "Saturday Night Live" after actor Bill Hader convinced the show's creator Lorne Michaels to let him audition
• Was discovered by actor Nick Cannon