Shaun Micallef
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Shaun Micallef in July 2012
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| Birth name | Shaun Patrick Micallef |
| Born |
18 July 1962 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Medium | Television, radio, books, internet |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | University of Adelaide |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Genres | Sketch comedy, surrealism, dadaism, absurdism, political satire |
| Subject(s) | Humour |
| Spouse | Leandra (m. 1989) |
| Children | 3 |
| Notable works and roles |
The Micallef P(r)ogram(me) Welcher & Welcher Micallef Tonight Newstopia Thank God You're Here (2006–2007) Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell |
Shaun Patrick Micallef (born 18 July 1962) is an Australian actor, comedian and writer. After ten years of working in insurance law as a solicitor in Adelaide, Micallef moved to Melbourne to pursue a full-time comedy career in 1993. He first gained recognition as a cast member of the sketch comedy show Full Frontal, which in turn led to a number of television roles including his own sketch show, The Micallef P(r)ogram(me), the sitcom Welcher & Welcher and the variety show Micallef Tonight. He also fronted the satirical news comedy series Newstopia on SBS, hosted the game show Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation on Network Ten for four seasons, and Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell on the ABC. He also co-created and starred in Mr & Mrs Murder on Network Ten.
In addition to his television work Micallef has appeared on stage, most notably in the Australian production of Boeing Boeing and on radio as the co-host of Melbourne station Vega 91.5 FM's morning program. He is also a published author with three books: Smithereens (2004, re-released 2011), Preincarnate (2010) and The President's Desk (2014).
Micallef was born in Adelaide, South Australia, and is of Maltese and Irish descent. His father worked for a company that sold parts for Volvos and his mother was employed at the Adelaide Bank.
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