Shane Gillis, a multi-talented individual from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry as a comedian, actor, and writer. In 2021, he released his debut special, Shane Gillis: Live in Austin, which became a massive hit, garnering over 30 million views.
This breakthrough success was followed by his second Netflix special, Beautiful Dogs, released in 2023. The critically acclaimed and fan-favorite special reached the top 10 in five countries and spent two weeks on the US Top 10 list. The special was produced by All Things Comedy and Gillis' own production company, Dad Sick Productions, which he co-founded with longtime comedy partner and fellow Philadelphia local McKeever.
In addition to his stand-up specials, Gillis is also working on the second season of his scripted series, Tires, set to premiere in 2025. The first season debuted in the Netflix top 10 to record numbers. Furthermore, he is co-creator and star of the popular web series, Gilly & Keeves, which premiered in 2020 and spawned a feature-length special in 2022.
Gillis is also an accomplished podcaster, co-hosting the beloved comedy podcast, Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, with comedian Matt McCusker. The show has become the number one Patreon podcast in the world. As a touring comedian, Gillis has achieved remarkable success, setting the all-time ticket record at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena in 2024 and achieving historic sell-outs at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo and San Antonio's Frost Bank Arenas, marking each of the venue's largest comedy shows ever.
