Shane Gillis Biography

The American comedian Shane Gillis made his mark in the entertainment industry through his unapologetic humor while achieving rapid success. Shane Gillis entered the world on December 11, 1987, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where he started his comedy career by performing in local clubs before moving to Philadelphia to pursue his dreams. The comedy festival Just For Laughs named him "New Face" in 2019 and NBC hired him as Saturday Night Live cast member until they fired him because of past offensive statements.  

The professional setback did not stop Gillis from creating a thriving career. The YouTube audience watched his first stand-up special Shane Gillis: Live in Austin more than 30 million times during its 2021 release. The Netflix special Beautiful Dogs received widespread critical praise after its 2023 release and achieved Top 10 positions in multiple countries.  

Gillis has established himself through his work with other artists. The podcast Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast which he co-hosts with Matt McCusker has become the most popular Patreon podcast among subscribers. The web series Gilly & Keeves led to a 2022 feature-length special after its creation with co-star Shane Gillis. Gillis co-created the Netflix series Tires which received a second season renewal for 2025. 

Through his daring and sometimes provocative comedy style Shane Gillis has established himself as a leading figure in American comedy while continuing to challenge entertainment industry standards.

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