Age, Biography, and Wiki
Shane Gillis was born on December 11, 1987, making him 37 years old as of 2025. He grew up in a working-class family near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Gillis initially attended Elon University before transferring to West Chester University, where he graduated. His foray into comedy began with stand-up performances in his hometown, gradually gaining traction on the East Coast comedy circuit.
Gillis is perhaps most infamously known for his short-lived tenure as a cast member on SNL, which was cut short due to backlash over derogatory comments made on comedy podcasts. However, this controversy did not deter his career; instead, it propelled him into the spotlight, leading to more significant opportunities in comedy.
| Occupation | Stand-up Comedians |
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| Date of Birth | 11 December 1987 |
| Age | 37 Years |
| Birth Place | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship Status
Information regarding Shane Gillis' current dating or relationship status is not publicly available.
His parents are both of Irish Catholic heritage. While attending Trinity High School in nearby Camp Hill, he played on the school's football team as an offensive tackle. He graduated in 2006. Listed at 6 ft, 275 lbs, he was recruited to play for the Army Black Knights at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.
He quickly transferred out of West Point during his first year, and played a year of football at Elon University in North Carolina. He was later asked to leave Elon University, and then returned to his parents' house, where he lived while attending community college. Gillis ultimately graduated from West Chester University in Pennsylvania with a degree in history. After graduating, he worked for a time as a Honda salesman, and later spent six months teaching English in Spain.
In December 2020, Gillis and comedian John McKeever launched the web series Gilly and Keeves, featuring comedy sketches starring Gillis and McKeever such as "ISIS Toyota", "Uncle Daycare", and "Trump Speed Dating". On September 7, 2021, Gillis released his first live comedy special, Shane Gillis: Live in Austin on YouTube. Comedy website The Laugh Button ranked Gillis's special in second place in their top 20 comedy specials of 2021. Since 2021, Gillis has made a series of appearances on Joe Rogan's podcast The Joe Rogan Experience alongside comics Mark Normand and Ari Shaffir, known as the "Protect Our Parks" episodes. Gillis released his second live comedy special, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs on September 5, 2023, on Netflix.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, estimates of Shane Gillis' net worth vary significantly. Some sources suggest it is around $8 million, attributed to his successful podcasting, stand-up comedy tours, and appearances on notable platforms like Joe Rogan's podcast. However, other estimates place his net worth between $400,000 and $1 million, reflecting his growing popularity and financial independence through direct-to-fan content distribution.
Career, Business, and Investments
Shane Gillis has built a career on his unapologetic humor, often incorporating blue-collar storytelling into his comedy. He co-founded the popular podcast "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast" with Matt McCusker, which has contributed significantly to his rise in the comedy world. His comedy special "Shane Gillis: Live in Austin" released in 2021, further solidifying his position in the industry.
In addition to his comedy work, Gillis starred in the Netflix series "Tires," which he also created and produced. This project showcases his versatility as a comedian and content creator. Gillis has also been involved in various business ventures, leveraging his comedy platform to engage with fans directly through digital content and live performances.
Gillis began performing comedy in 2012. He regularly performed in Harrisburg and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. To further his career, he relocated to Philadelphia, living near University City with fellow comedian Matt McCusker. In 2015, he placed third at Helium Comedy Club's annual "Philly's Phunniest" tournament, and he won the tournament the next year. In 2016, Gillis began Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast with McCusker. In 2017, Gillis became a frequent guest on The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Dan Soder, increasing his popularity. From June 2018 until August 2019, he appeared as a co-host on a weekly show on Compound Media called A Fair One with Tommy Pope.
Social Network
Shane Gillis is active on social media platforms, where he engages with his growing fan base. However, specific details about his social media following are not provided in the available sources.
In 2020, Gillis launched the online sketch series Gilly & Keeves in collaboration with filmmaker John McKeever, and he released his first comedy special, Shane Gillis: Live in Austin, on YouTube in 2021. In 2023, his second comedy special, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, was released on Netflix. As of 2024, Gillis has starred in the Netflix comedy series Tires, which he co-created with McKeever. The first season premiered in May 2024.
In 2019, after relocating to New York to further pursue comedy, Comedy Central named Gillis an "Up Next" comedian as he performed at Comedy Central's Clusterfest. That same year, Gillis was recognized as a "New Face" at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal. During an interview for All Things Considered at that festival, Gillis was interrupted by stand-up comedian Robert Kelly, who said, "You're very funny, dude ... I mean, I wanted to hate it." The interviewer, Andrew Limbong, described Gillis's set at the festival, writing: "Shane Gillis gives off post-jock energy—like someone who used to play a sport in school, then had the self-awareness to realize he wasn't cut out for it and stopped—but he isn't bitter about it at all. His friendly demeanor distracts you, while he sneaks in just a whiff of social insight within a barrage of self-deprecating sex jokes."
Afterward, Gillis maintained that the clips had been misleadingly divorced from their context, and that he was misquoted in the majority of articles reporting the story. Gillis also expressed regret for his "corny" description of himself as "a comedian who pushes boundaries", noting he had "literally 5 minutes of being pressured to write anything", and stating that he officially retracted it.
In February 2024, Gillis struck a deal with Netflix for a scripted workplace comedy as well as his second special with the streamer. Gillis will serve as an executive producer, a writer and co-creator of the show Tires based on his pilot on YouTube. The six-episode series premiered on May 23 on the service. Tires was renewed for a second season on May 21, 2024. In 2024, Gillis also appeared in the music video for Eminem's new single "Houdini."
In February 2025, Gillis appeared in an advertisement for Bud Light titled "Big Men on Cul-De-Sac," which aired during Super Bowl LIX. He appeared in the advertisement with Peyton Manning and Post Malone. This ad was seen as an attempt by Anheuser-Busch to win back its traditionally masculine audience after the 2023 Bud Light boycott, although it received a mixed reception from ad critics.
Education
Gillis initially attended Elon University before transferring to West Chester University, where he completed his education. Before pursuing higher education, he briefly attended West Point.
By combining stand-up comedy, podcasting, and digital content creation, Shane Gillis has established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary comedy, with a career that continues to evolve and grow.
In March 2025, Gillis was added as a playable character to the video game EA Sports College Football 25’s Ultimate Team mode, as a 98-rated middle linebacker for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, as part of the ‘Names of the Game’ promotional event.
