- Began performing stand‑up in the early 2000s in NYC, later moving through Sleepy Hollow, Chicago, and Los Angeles biographs.org
- Appeared on shows like Comedy Central Presents, Premium Blend, and VH1’s Best Week Ever dead-frog.com
- Created cartoons published in The New Yorker and voiced the popular E*Trade Baby ads
- Hosted The Pete Holmes Show (TBS, 2013–2014), a hybrid late-night/variety show backed by Conan once he moved to TBS richroll.com
- Created and starred in the semi-autobiographical HBO comedy Crashing (2017–2019), co-produced with Judd Apatow; the narrative mirrors his divorce and challenges in stand‑up
- Starred in CBS’s sitcom How We Roll (2022), based on bowler Tom Smallwood; ran for one season
🎧 Podcasting
- Hosts the long-running interview podcast You Made It Weird (started Oct 2011), known for deep, candid conversations blending comedy, spirituality, and personal stories podchaser.com
- Launched a spin-off, We Made It Weird, co-hosted with his wife Valerie; episodes drop weekly podurama.com
Specials
- Impregnated with Wonder (2011)
- Nice Try, The Devil (2013)
- Faces and Sounds (2016)
- Dirty Clean (2018)
- I Am Not For Everyone (2023)
- Married first wife at 22, divorced ~6 years later following infidelity; this experience inspired Crashing
- Married Valerie Chaney in late 2017; they have one daughter (born September 2018)
- Describes himself as “Christ‑leaning” or a “hooraytheist”; transitioned to a vegan lifestyle
Pete Holmes is a heartfelt, introspective comedian whose work spans stand‑up, TV, and podcasts. He blends humor with emotional depth, often exploring themes of faith, failure, and personal growth. From late-night hosting to HBO storytelling and a two-hour weekly podcast, he’s a creative force known for sincerity and wit.