Pete Lee (comedian)

Peter Lee is an American stand-up comedian.

Early life

Lee was born in Janesville, Wisconsin. He graduated from Janesville Craig High School in 1995 before attending the University of Minnesota.[1] Following college, Lee remained in Minneapolis for several years.[2]

Career

He is a regular performer and guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[3][4] Lee has also been featured on Comedy Central Presents and This Week at the Comedy Cellar.[2] In July 2021, his special, Pete Lee: Tall, Dark and Pleasant, premiered on Showtime.[5]

Personal life

Lee was previously in a relationship with fellow comedian Nikki Glaser.[6] In 2025, Lee lost his home in the Palisades Fire.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ Elliott, Tim (2025-03-21). "Janesville native/stand-up comedian reflects on losing his home in L.A. wildfires". WMTV 15. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  2. ^ a b Ingber, Marc (2021-10-08). "Pete Lee, a 'Tonight Show' favorite with local ties, to perform at JFCS' 33rd Annual Benefit". Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  3. ^ "Pete Lee on NBC". NBC. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  4. ^ Robinson, KiMi. "One of Jimmy Fallon's favorite comedians is filming a special in Tempe. How to get tickets". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  5. ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (2021-06-09). "'Pete Lee: Tall, Dark, And Pleasant': Showtime Sets Comedian's First Special". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  6. ^ Comedy Central (2018-09-11). Pete Lee and Nikki Glaser's Relationship History - You Up w/ Nikki Glaser. Retrieved 2025-08-22 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Rice, Lynette (2025-01-10). "Comedian Pete Lee Finds Levity With Jimmy Fallon About Palisades Fire: "My House Burned Down. I Can Tell Jokes About This"". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  8. ^ "Comedian Pete Lee Tells Jimmy Fallon He Watched His House Burn Down on TV". NBC. 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
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