Early Life and Background
Pete Holmes was born in 1979 in Lexington, Massachusetts. He studied at Colgate University and later worked as an insurance underwriter before pursuing comedy full-time.
Comedy and Entertainment Career
Holmes began performing stand-up in Boston and later moved to New York City. He became known for his energetic delivery and personal storytelling. He has released multiple stand-up specials and hosted the podcast We Love Dogs, where he interviews comedians and creatives.
Television and Film Work
He starred as Mike McClusky in the TBS series The Pro and appeared in shows such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Inside Amy Schumer. Holmes has also acted in films and written for television, building a career across comedy, acting, and digital media.
