Pete Lee

Pete Lee, born in Janesville, Wisconsin, developed an early interest in entertainment stemming from his Midwestern upbringing. He graduated from Janesville Craig High School in 1995 before attending the University of Minnesota. After college, Lee resided in Minneapolis for several years, building his foundational experience in comedy. His career began escalating in 2005 when he made his television debut on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, which prompted his move to New York City. Following this, he was invited to perform at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, where he was noted as a standout performer. In 2008, Lee gained wider recognition on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, reaching the semi-finals, and also made his acting debut on the CBS soap opera, As The World Turns. Concluding 2008, he filmed his own Comedy Central Half Hour Special, which contributed to a dedicated following and led to extensive performances at colleges nationwide over the following decade.

Lee further expanded his presence in media by producing and editing web shows, leading to “New York Minute:30” on MSN.com in 2010. His work on web-based content attracted talent scouts, resulting in roles as a writer and cast member on FUSE TV’s Video on Trial and the NFL Network’s Top 10’s in 2012. The subsequent year, 2013, marked a significant period with his hiring as a writer and cast member for three seasons on VH1’s Best Week Ever. During this time, he also made his late-night television debut on CBS’s Late Show with David Letterman, further solidifying his standing in the comedy scene. His career continued to progress with consistent television appearances and writing roles.

Currently, Pete Lee is a cast member on TruTV’s Greatest Ever and hosts NFL Rush, a segment on Nickelodeon’s Nick Toons in collaboration with the NFL. He is a regular on TruTV’s Comedy Knockout and Comedy Central’s Roast Battle. Demonstrating his writing versatility, Lee was a writer/producer for the ‘Duck Dynasty’ franchise, contributing to the spin-off ‘Going Siral’. He also appeared in the documentary ‘I Need You to Kill’, available on iTunes and Amazon. Recently, he served as a writer and cast member on ‘This Week at the Comedy Cellar’ on Comedy Central. In 2025, Lee faced the loss of his home in the Palisades Fire, an event he later discussed on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” He has since relocated to Los Angeles, California, and launched a podcast titled ‘Snugglestorm’. He continues to be a recurring guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” having received a standing ovation during his initial appearance.