Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, actor, and writer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/12/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Shane Gillis
10/10/2026
Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time, with Rosalía as musical guest. His appearance drew attention because he was originally hired for the cast in 2019 before being fired days later over past remarks, and this return marked a notable comeback to the show.
17/07/2026
Shane Gillis headlined a one-night stand-up show at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, his largest solo show, drawing a crowd of about 74,000. The performance set a Guinness World Record for the largest audience for a comedian and a separate record for the most tickets sold for a solo comedy show.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Shane Michael Gillis is an American stand-up comedian, podcast host, and actor from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, near Harrisburg. He is known for his dark observational humor, Netflix specials, and the Netflix series Tires. He is also a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan. |
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| Comedy Start | He began performing stand-up locally in 2012. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| West Chester University | Graduated (Pennsylvania) |
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Personal Life
| Relationship Status | Reportedly dating Grace Brassel |
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Relationships & More
| Comedy Partner | Matt McCusker |
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| Production Company | Dad Sick Productions, run with McKeever |
Family
| Father | Phil Gillis |
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| Mother | Joan Gillis |
Career
| Early Career | Played college football, then worked as a car salesman and English teacher before pursuing comedy full-time. |
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| Won the Philly's Phunniest tournament at Helium Comedy Club and started the podcast Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast with Matt McCusker. | |
| Named to the cast of Saturday Night Live but was fired days later after past clips containing a racial slur surfaced; he never appeared as a cast member. | |
| Released the self-funded special Shane Gillis: Live in Austin. | |
| Released the Netflix special Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs. | |
| Scripted Work | Co-creator and star of the Netflix series Tires, whose second season premiered in June 2025 and whose third season returned in 2026; co-creator and star of the web series Gilly & Keeves. |
| 2025-2026 | Hosted the 2025 ESPYS and the Netflix Roast of Kevin Hart on 10/05/2026. |
| Set Guinness World Records for the largest comedy audience by a comedian and most tickets sold for a solo comedy show at his Lincoln Financial Field show on 17/07/2026; hosted Saturday Night Live for a third time on 10/10/2026. | |
Style Quotient
| Comedy Style | Edgy, provocative, dark observational humor |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nicknamed The Young Bull. | |
| 2. Played offensive tackle for his high school football team. | |
| 3. Has played college football at more than one school, including West Point and Elon University, according to some sources. | |
| 4. Frequently appears on Gas Digital Network podcasts. |
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