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Pete Davidson

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Pete Davidson Biography Pete Davidson is an American standup comedian and actor, best known for his work on 'Saturday Night Live.' Who Is Pete Davidson? Transforming his own personal issues and tragedies into wince-worthy, hilarious confessions on stage, comedian and actor Pete Davidson has found a sympathetic fanbase. Born in 1993, in Staten Island, New York, Davidson got his start playing a variety of roles on MTV shows like Failosophy, Guy Code and Wild 'N Out. After standup appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Comedy Central, Davidson had a guest role on Brooklyn Nine-Nine before becoming one of the youngest Saturday Night Live cast members at age 20 in 2014. In June 2018 Davidson became engaged to pop singer Ariana Grande. Career in Comedy Beginning in 2013, Davidson began appearing on a variety of MTV series, such as Failosophy, Guy Code, and a guest role in Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out. After making his televised standup debut on Comedy Centra...

Issa Rae

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Issa Rae Biography Issa Rae is an American writer, actress, director and producer who is best known for her HBO Emmy-nominated series 'Insecure.' Who Is Issa Rae? Born in 1985, Issa Rae launched her career in Hollywood by creating a web series on YouTube called Awkward Black Girl in 2011. As the show gained popularity and turned viral, Rae created more digital content with the help of producer and pop star Pharrell Williams. Partnering with comedian Larry Wilmore in 2013, Rae created the HBO series Insecure (2016-present), in which she also stars in the lead role, to critical acclaim. Rae has subsequently released a memoir The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl (2015), which became a New York Times best-seller. Early Life and Parents Issa Rae was born Jo-Issa Rae Diop on January 15, 1985 in Los Angeles, California, to parents Abdoulaye Diop, a doctor in pediatrics, and Delyna Hayward, a school teacher. Rae's father was originally from Senegal, and it was there i...