Career Timeline of Shane Gillis: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Shane Gillis built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Shane Gillis is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster known for his observational humor and sometimes controversial takes. He gained notoriety for being briefly hired and then fired from Saturday Night Live in 2019 due to past offensive remarks. Despite the controversy, Gillis has maintained a successful comedy career, releasing stand-up specials, acting in and co-creating the sketch comedy show 'Gilly and Keeves,' and co-hosting the popular podcast 'Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast.' His comedy often explores themes of masculinity, current events, and personal anecdotes, attracting a large following through live performances and online platforms.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Started Performing Comedy

In 2012, Shane Gillis began performing comedy in Harrisburg and Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

2015: Placed Third at Philly's Phunniest Tournament

In 2015, Shane Gillis placed third at Helium Comedy Club's annual "Philly's Phunniest" tournament.

2016: Started Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast and Won Philly's Phunniest Tournament

In 2016, Shane Gillis began Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast with Matt McCusker and won Helium Comedy Club's annual "Philly's Phunniest" tournament.

2016: Started Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

In 2016, Shane Gillis, along with Matt McCusker, began co-hosting Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast.

2017: Frequent Guest on The Bonfire

In 2017, Shane Gillis became a frequent guest on The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Dan Soder, increasing his popularity.

June 2018: Co-hosted A Fair One

From June 2018, Shane Gillis appeared as a co-host on a weekly show on Compound Media called A Fair One with Tommy Pope.

2018: Started Regular Appearances at Skankfest

Since 2018, Shane Gillis has been a regular part of the annual comedy festival Skankfest.

August 2019: End of Co-hosting A Fair One

In August 2019, Shane Gillis stopped appearing as a co-host on A Fair One with Tommy Pope on Compound Media.

September 12, 2019: Announced as SNL Cast Member

On September 12, 2019, Shane Gillis's addition to Saturday Night Live (SNL) as a featured cast member was announced.

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September 2019: Fired from SNL

In September 2019, Shane Gillis was fired from Saturday Night Live (SNL).

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2019: Recognized as "Up Next" Comedian and "New Face"

In 2019, Shane Gillis was named an "Up Next" comedian by Comedy Central and recognized as a "New Face" at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal.

2019: Named a "New Face" at Just for Laughs and Hired by SNL

In 2019, Shane Gillis was named one of the "New Faces" at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal and was announced as a newly-hired cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL).

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December 2020: Launched Gilly and Keeves

In December 2020, Shane Gillis and John McKeever launched the web series Gilly and Keeves, featuring comedy sketches.

2020: Launched Gilly & Keeves

In 2020, Shane Gillis launched the online sketch series Gilly & Keeves in collaboration with John McKeever.

September 7, 2021: Released Shane Gillis: Live in Austin

On September 7, 2021, Shane Gillis released his first live comedy special, Shane Gillis: Live in Austin on YouTube.

2021: Released Shane Gillis: Live in Austin

In 2021, Shane Gillis released his first comedy special, Shane Gillis: Live in Austin, on YouTube.

September 5, 2023: Released Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs on Netflix

On September 5, 2023, Shane Gillis released his second live comedy special, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs on Netflix.

2023: Recurring Role on Bupkis

In 2023, Shane Gillis had a recurring role on the Peacock series Bupkis, starring Pete Davidson.

2023: Released Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs on Netflix

In 2023, Shane Gillis's second comedy special, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, was released on Netflix.

January 2024: Appearance on This Past Weekend

In January 2024, Shane Gillis appeared on This Past Weekend and discussed his move to Austin.

February 2024: Netflix Deal and Eminem Music Video Appearance

In February 2024, Shane Gillis struck a deal with Netflix for a scripted workplace comedy and a second special. He also appeared in the music video for Eminem's new single "Houdini."

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May 2024: Tires Series Premiere on Netflix

In May 2024, the first season of Tires, the Netflix comedy series co-created by Shane Gillis and John McKeever, premiered.

May 21, 2024: Tires Renewed for Second Season

On May 21, 2024, Tires was renewed for a second season on Netflix.

October 2024: Declined SNL Trump Impersonation Offer

In October 2024, Shane Gillis stated that he declined an offer to impersonate Donald Trump for the entire 50th season of SNL to attend "Coke Magic" at Skankfest in Las Vegas.

2024: Podcast Success on Patreon

As of 2024, Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast is the most subscribed-to podcast on Patreon.

2024: Hosted Saturday Night Live

In 2024, Shane Gillis hosted the February 24 episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL), nearly four and a half years after his firing from the show in September 2019.

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February 2025: Appeared in Bud Light Ad

In February 2025, Shane Gillis appeared in an advertisement for Bud Light titled "Big Men on Cul-De-Sac," which aired during Super Bowl LIX, alongside Peyton Manning and Post Malone.

March 2025: Added to EA Sports College Football 25

In March 2025, Shane 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.