Pete Correale
Peter M. Correale (born April 20, 1970, in Oakdale, New York[1]) is an American actor, stand up comedian, and writer. He currently co-hosts The Pete and Sebastian Show podcast with fellow comedian Sebastian Maniscalco that airs weekly on iHeartRadio. In addition, he was a writer and occasional performer on the CBS sitcom Kevin Can Wait.
Pete Correale | |
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Born | Long Island, New York City | April 20, 1970
Medium | Stand-up, Writing |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Jackie Correale |
Children | 1 |
Website | PeteCorreale.com |
Early life and education
Pete Correale was born and raised on Long Island, New York.[2] He graduated from SUNY Fredonia[3] in 1992 with a degree in communication, and also played on the school basketball team. During this time, he took a drama class that inspired him to pursue a career in show business.[2]
Career
After graduating, Correale moved to New York City to perform improvisation comedy and did part-time acting. He debuted as a stand up comic at the age of 24.[4] He exchanged stage time for cooking burgers and mopping floors at many of the clubs he worked in.[2] He released his first comedy CD, Give It a Rest, in 2013. In addition, he served as a co-host of the former Bruer Unleashed Show on SiriusXM.
As a comedian, Correale has worked with Dave Chappelle, Jay Mohr, Jeffrey Ross, and most recently toured with Brian Regan.
Specials
- The Things We Do for Love (2009)
- Give it a Rest (2013)
- Let Me Tell Ya (2015)
- For Pete’s Sake (2020)
Personal life
Correale lives in Fredonia, New York with his wife, Jackie, and their daughter, Sadie.
References
- "Correale brings his comedy home to 2 LI clubs".
- "Biographies of Pete Correale Comedians".
- "Fredonia comedians on the rise – The LEADER – Fredonia News". fredonialeader.org. Archived from the original on 2017-08-05.
- "Comedian Pete Correale has learned a few things about laughing". 19 November 2010.