The Origin Story
Francis Ellis is a stand-up comedian, actor, and Barstool Sports personality.
Harvard to Comedy
Raised in Freeport, Maine, Ellis played lacrosse at Harvard before turning to comedy, and he has appeared in the Netflix series Tires.
Comedian · Internet Invitational champion
Origin StoryA Harvard lacrosse player turned comedian, Francis Ellis won the first Internet Invitational and a share of $1 million.
Francis Ellis is a stand-up comedian, actor, and Barstool Sports personality.
Raised in Freeport, Maine, Ellis played lacrosse at Harvard before turning to comedy, and he has appeared in the Netflix series Tires.
An avid golfer and a regular in Barstool's golf content, Ellis won the inaugural Internet Invitational in 2025 alongside Brad Dalke and Cody "Beef" Franke, splitting the $1 million prize.