Who is Shane Gillis?

Shane Gillis is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, who began his comedy journey in 2012. He gained attention after winning Philly’s Phunniest contest in 2016. Gillis has made appearances on shows such as “Saturday Night Live” and released comedy specials on platforms like Netflix. He is also the co-host of the popular “Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast” and stars in the Netflix series “Tires,” which he co-created. Despite facing controversy early in his career, Gillis has become a versatile entertainer, known for his observational and blue humor.

Shane Gillis’s age and birthday

Gillis was born on December 11, 1987, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Shane Gillis’s height and weight

Gillis stands at 6 feet (183 cm) and weighs approximately 180.4 lbs (82 kg). He has a slim physique and is of White Caucasian descent. His hair is brown and wavy, and he has blue eyes.

Shane Gillis’s educational background

Gillis went to Trinity High School in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. He briefly enrolled at the United States Military Academy at West Point but left after his first year. He then played football for a year at Elon University before transferring to West Chester University, where he completed his degree. After graduating, he spent six months teaching English in Spain.

Shane Gillis dating life, spouse and children

Gillis is in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, Katie Gillis. They tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2019 and have two children together.

Shane Gillis’s nationality, parents and siblings

Gillis, an American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster, was born on December 11, 1987, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Joan and Philip Gillis and has two sisters, Kait and Sarah Gillis.

Shane Gillis career

Gillis has had a diverse and eventful career in the world of comedy and entertainment. He began performing stand-up comedy in 2012 and quickly gained recognition, winning the title of Philly’s Phunniest in 2016. His career reached new heights in 2019 when he was announced as a cast member for “Saturday Night Live.” However, just five days later, Gillis was fired from the show due to controversial remarks he had made in an old podcast episode. Despite this setback, he persevered, continuing to grow his career in comedy.

In 2021, Gillis released his first comedy special, “Shane Gillis: Live in Austin,” on YouTube, further establishing his comedic voice. He has also collaborated frequently with filmmaker John McKeever on the online sketch series “Gilly & Keeves.” Additionally, Gillis co-hosts the popular “Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast,” which has become one of the most subscribed-to podcasts on Patreon. In 2023, he released his second Netflix comedy special, “Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs,” and in May 2024, he premiered the first season of “Tires,” a Netflix comedy series that he co-created and stars in.

Shane Gillis’s net worth

He has a net worth of $2 million.

Shane Gillis’s social media handles: Twitter & Instagram