Shane Gillis

Shane Gillis is a comedian, which means he tells jokes and stories to make people laugh! He was born a long time ago, on December 11, 1987. Imagine your favorite cartoon character, but instead of drawing them, Shane tells jokes about things he sees and thinks about.

He's like a joke superhero, using his words to bring smiles to faces everywhere. He also acts in funny shows and talks on podcasts, which are like radio shows you can listen to online!

Shane started telling jokes on stage in 2012. That's even before some of you were born! He and his friend Matt McCusker started a podcast called 'Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast.' It became so popular that lots and lots of people wanted to listen to it.

In 2019, he had a super exciting year. He was picked as one of the 'New Faces' at a big comedy festival, and then he was going to be on a famous TV show called 'Saturday Night Live'! That's like getting picked for the best team in a game!

Shane loves to make people laugh, and he's really good at it! He makes funny videos online called 'Gilly & Keeves' and has released special comedy shows. One was called 'Shane Gillis: Live in Austin,' and another, 'Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs,' was on Netflix!

Netflix is like a giant library of movies and shows. He even has a new show on Netflix called 'Tires' that he helped create. It's so popular they are making more seasons, like adding more levels to your favorite video game!

Comedians like Shane are important because they help us feel happy and forget about our worries for a little while. Laughter is like a medicine for the soul! Shane's jokes can make us think about things in a new, funny way.

Even when things get a little tricky, like when he had a misunderstanding about a joke, it shows us that everyone learns and grows. He keeps making new funny things for us to enjoy, like a never-ending supply of giggles!