Shane Gillis
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An American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster born on December 11, 1987, best known for co-hosting the highly popular 'Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast' with Matt McCusker and his Netflix comedy specials 'Live in Austin' (2021) and 'Beautiful Dogs' (2023).
Creator and star of the YouTube sketch comedy series 'Gilly and Keeves' and the Netflix series 'Tires' (2024–present), notable for his appearances on 'The Joe Rogan Experience' and hosting 'Saturday Night Live' in 2024.
Gained widespread attention after being hired and fired from 'Saturday Night Live' in 2019 due to resurfaced controversial podcast clips, later rebounding with sold-out tours, including Madison Square Garden shows in January 2026.
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Shane Gillis turned his SNL saga into comedy gold, proving cancellation is just a plot twist in the stand-up hero's journey.
With 'Beautiful Dogs' on Netflix, Shane Gillis had viewers howling louder than a pack of pups at a podcast roast.
Shane Gillis's Tires series swaps lug nuts for punchlines, making garage drama the funniest fix since his MSG takeover.
Catching Shane Gillis live feels like sneaking into a secret podcast where every bit lands like a Bud Light plot twist.