Shane Michael Gillis, born on December 11, 1987, is a prominent American comedian, actor, and podcaster known for his sharp wit and observational humor. He began his stand-up career in 2012 and quickly gained traction in the comedy scene. In 2016, he co-founded the popular podcast "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast" with fellow comedian Matt McCusker, which has become the most subscribed podcast on Patreon as of 2024.
Gillis experienced a significant breakthrough in 2019 when he was selected as one of the "New Faces" at the prestigious Just for Laughs festival in Montreal. Shortly after, he was hired as a cast member for NBC's iconic sketch show, "Saturday Night Live." However, his tenure was cut short after just five days due to controversy surrounding a past podcast episode that included offensive language, igniting a broader conversation about the boundaries of comedy.
In 2020, he teamed up with filmmaker John McKeever to create the online sketch series "Gilly & Keeves." He made a notable entry into the stand-up special arena with "Shane Gillis: Live in Austin," released on YouTube in 2021. His second special, "Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs," debuted on Netflix in 2023. By 2024, Gillis had co-created and starred in the Netflix comedy series "Tires," which premiered its first season in May 2024, followed by a second season in June 2025, further solidifying his place in the world of comedy.
