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Shane Gillis

Shane Gillis is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Shane Gillis is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster who rose to prominence after a brief, controversial stint with Saturday Night Live in 2019. He continues to build his career through stand-up specials, podcasts, and TV projects like the Netflix series *Tires*.

What it is

Shane Gillis is a comic from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, who started performing professionally in 2012. He gained a following through stand-up, co-hosting *Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast*, and creating online sketch series like *Gilly & Keeves*.

Why it matters

Gillis was famously fired from *Saturday Night Live* in 2019 before appearing on the show, after old podcast clips resurfaced and sparked backlash. The controversy became a turning point, but he later returned to host *SNL* in 2024, showing resilience in a changing comedy landscape.

Key details

He co-created and stars in the Netflix series *Tires*, and has released stand-up specials *Live in Austin* and *Beautiful Dogs*. Gillis has also performed in Canadian comedy circuits and was named a 'New Face' at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal.

In short

  • American comedian known for stand-up, podcasts, and TV projects
  • Fired from SNL in 2019 before appearing, later hosted in 2024
  • Co-hosts Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast with Matt McCusker
  • Performed at Montreal's Just for Laughs festival
Canadian angle

He has worked in Canadian comedy circuits and was named a 'New Face' at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal.

Quick questions

Who is Shane Gillis?
An American comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster known for his stand-up specials and the Netflix series *Tires*.
Why did Shane Gillis leave Saturday Night Live?
He was removed from the cast in 2019 after past podcast clips containing offensive comments resurfaced and drew criticism.
What has Shane Gillis done since SNL?
He released stand-up specials, co-created *Gilly & Keeves*, and stars in the Netflix series *Tires*. He also hosted SNL in 2024.

Sources

  1. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/a64946873/shane-gillis
    Supports: Career overview; Tires; Pennsylvania background; SNL hiring and firing.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5805772/bio/
    Supports: Birth date; birthplace; occupation.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/shane_gillis
    Supports: Birth date; birthplace; West Chester University; Beautiful Dogs.
  4. All American Speakers — https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Shane+Gillis/462093
    Supports: Comedy career details; podcast; Gilly & Keeves; Tires; Just for Laughs recognition.
  5. Hollywood Life — https://www.hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-shane-gillis-5253330/
    Supports: SNL firing; later hosting return; Tires; general career summary.