Shaun Micallef
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Shaun Patrick Micallef 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
and currently hosts the game show Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
on Network Ten
.
In addition to his television work Micallef has appeared on stage, most notably in the Australian production of Boeing Boeing
, and radio as the co-host of Melbourne station Vega 91.5 FM's morning program. He is also a published author; his book Smithereens
was released in 2004, and re-released in January 2011. His other book, a novella by the name of Preincarnate
, was released in 2010.
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 Bank of Adelaide
. As a child he lived in Clovelly Park
and attended St Bernadette's School in St. Marys
then St Joseph’s Catholic School in Mitchell Park
(now Sacred Heart College Middle School
) before moving on to Sacred Heart Senior College where he was the College Captain. He studied law
at the University of Adelaide
, where he was frequently involved in comedy revues, often involving Francis Greenslade
and Gary McCaffrie
, with whom he continues to work. He was a practising solicitor for ten years in the field of insurance law before making the decision to move to Melbourne and pursue a full-time career in comedy in 1993. He currently lives in Williamstown
, Victoria
with his wife Leandra (whom he married in 1988) and their three sons. He relates the story that while working as a solicitor, he talked so much about making a career change and becoming a comedian that his wife gave him an ultimatum. She circled a date in the near future on a calendar and told Shaun to quit his job and become a comedian by that date, or never talk about it again.
for personal appearances.
(1989), in early 1993 Micallef was offered a job writing for the Jimeoin
show which was soon followed by an offer to also write for the sketch comedy show Full Frontal
where six months later he took on the role as co-producer with Gary McCaffrie. In 1994, Micallef became a full time cast member of Full Frontal, where he became well-known for characters such as Milo Kerrigan, Nobby Doldrums and a send-up of Italian
male model Fabio
. Micallef recalls that the show was a good introduction to television comedy because, with an ensemble cast, its success did not hinge on his performance and he had more freedom to make and learn from mistakes. However, he was frustrated with the lack of control he had over his work in the series as well as the repetition of characters and gags.
Micallef's role on Full Frontal led to a 1996 special Shaun Micallef's World Around Him
and three seasons of the two-time Logie Award
-winning ABC
series The Micallef Program (1998–2001), which he co-wrote and produced with long-time writing partner Gary McCaffrie. Since the series' end he has created and starred in two short-lived television series—the sitcom Welcher & Welcher (2003) and the variety show Micallef Tonight (2003)—and devised a series of telemovies, BlackJack
(2003–present).
He has also had acting roles on the television series SeaChange
(2000), Through My Eyes (2004) and "Offspring" (2010), and supporting roles in the films Bad Eggs
(2003), The Honourable Wally Norman
(2003), The Extra
(2005), Aquamarine
(2006), and The King
(2007). In 2006, Micallef was a recurring guest on the Network Ten
Improvisational theatre
show Thank God You're Here
.
In 2007, along with partners McCaffrie and Michael Ward, Micallef developed the satirical comedy program Newstopia
, which he hosted. The show began airing 10 October 2007 on SBS, and in August 2008 it was announced that a third series had been commissioned. In 2009, Micallef joined the Ten Network and is now hosting "Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
", which has been a hit on Australian television screens.
and television presenter Beverley O'Connor
. In July 2006, comedian Dave O'Neil
took over as host and the show was renamed Dave and Denise with Shaun Micallef. Micallef left the network on 23 November 2007.
He has also released a book, Smithereens, which was published in 2004 and contains a collection of prose, poetry and plays. Micallef describes it as a collection of "all sorts of bits and pieces I have written".
, a sudden and unprecedented rise in his popularity within the Australian mainstream has been observed. His contract with the program marks his first long-term position in a commercial network and has raised his profile in commercial television. The extent of this has been demonstrated with celebrity appearances on Rove McManus'
Rove and Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
, and on 9am with David & Kim. In 2010, he was voted most popular presenter at the Annual Logie Awards.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
and writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
. After ten years of working in insurance law as a solicitor
Solicitor
Solicitors are lawyers who traditionally deal with any legal matter including conducting proceedings in courts. In the United Kingdom, a few Australian states and the Republic of Ireland, the legal profession is split between solicitors and barristers , and a lawyer will usually only hold one title...
in Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, Micallef moved to Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
to pursue a full-time comedy career in 1993. He first gained recognition as a cast member of the sketch comedy
Sketch comedy
A sketch comedy consists of a series of short comedy scenes or vignettes, called "sketches," commonly between one and ten minutes long. Such sketches are performed by a group of comic actors or comedians, either on stage or through an audio and/or visual medium such as broadcasting...
show Full Frontal
Full Frontal (TV series)
Full Frontal was an Australian sketch comedy series which debuted in 1993. The show first aired on the Seven Network on 13 May 1993, and finished on 18 September 1997....
, 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
Welcher & Welcher
Welcher & Welcher was an Australian sitcom written by and starring Shaun Micallef which aired on the ABC in 2003. The show revolved around a husband and wife run law firm.-Regular Cast:...
and the variety show Micallef Tonight
Micallef Tonight
Micallef Tonight is a short-lived Aria Award–winning Australian variety show that aired on the Nine Network in 2003. It was hosted by comedian Shaun Micallef and also featured the talents of Francis Greenslade, Jason Geary, Livinia Nixon and Pete Smith....
. He also fronted the satirical news comedy series Newstopia
Newstopia
Newstopia is an Australian half-hour satirical comedy programme hosted by Shaun Micallef. The first series premiered at on SBS TV on 10 October 2007 and concluded on 3 December 2007. A second season began on 27 February 2008 and concluded on 30 April 2008. A third season of the show screened from...
on SBS
Special Broadcasting Service
The Special Broadcasting Service is a hybrid-funded Australian public broadcasting radio and television network. The stated purpose of SBS is "to provide multilingual and multicultural radio and television services that inform, educate and entertain all Australians and, in doing so, reflect...
and currently hosts the game show Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
Talkin' 'bout your Generation
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation is an Australian game show produced by Granada Productions which premiered on Network Ten on 5 May 2009. It is hosted by Shaun Micallef....
on Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...
.
In addition to his television work Micallef has appeared on stage, most notably in the Australian production of Boeing Boeing
Boeing Boeing (play)
Boeing-Boeing is a classic farce written by French playwright Marc Camoletti. The English language adaptation, translated by Beverley Cross, was first staged in London at the Apollo Theatre in 1962 and transferred to the Duchess Theatre in 1965, running for a total of seven years...
, and radio as the co-host of Melbourne station Vega 91.5 FM's morning program. He is also a published author; his book Smithereens
Smithereens (book)
Smithereens is a 2004 book written by Australian author/comedian Shaun Micallef. It is a collection of essays, plays, poems and sketches that he has written over the years. Some of the articles have previously been printed in The Age....
was released in 2004, and re-released in January 2011. His other book, a novella by the name of Preincarnate
Preincarnate (book)
Preincarnate is a 2010 novella written by Australian author and comedian Shaun Micallef. The book is supplemented by illustrations by Bill Wood. It focuses upon the intricacies of time travel, suspended animation and one man's journey across various time eras.-Synopsis:"Suppose you were murdered...
, was released in 2010.
Personal life
Micallef was born in Adelaide, South AustraliaAdelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
and is of Maltese
Maltese people
The Maltese are an ethnic group indigenous to the Southern European nation of Malta, and identified with the Maltese language. Malta is an island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea...
and Irish descent. His father worked for a company that sold parts for Volvos and his mother was employed at the Bank of Adelaide
Bank of Adelaide
The Bank of Adelaide was founded in 1865 in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It was incorporated by an act of the Parliament of South Australia. It was taken over in 1979 by ANZ, and merged into that organisation, after bailing out a subsidiary finance company that had lent too much to...
. As a child he lived in Clovelly Park
Clovelly Park, South Australia
Clovelly Park is an inner southern suburb of Adelaide in the local government area of the City of Marion. Before becoming an 'advanced' suburb, it was a farm and vineyard. It has a population of around 2,700. The borders are defined by Daws Road to the north, South Road to the east, Sturt Road to...
and attended St Bernadette's School in St. Marys
St. Marys, South Australia
St Marys is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, located to the south of the Central Business District. It is bordered by Daws Road , South Road , Cashel Street and Mill Terrace . The suburb is located within the City of Mitcham local government authority...
then St Joseph’s Catholic School in Mitchell Park
Mitchell Park, South Australia
Mitchell Park is a suburb south of Adelaide. It shares common boundaries with Marion, Bedford Park, Clovelly Park, and Ascot Park. In recent years it has undergone major redevelopments through a program of urban renewal which included the renovation of many properties owned by the former South...
(now Sacred Heart College Middle School
Sacred Heart College Middle School
Sacred Heart College Middle School is an all-boys school founded in 1967 in Mitchell Park, Adelaide, South Australia that serves boys in Years 6 to 9....
) before moving on to Sacred Heart Senior College where he was the College Captain. He studied law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
at the University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide is a public university located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third oldest university in Australia...
, where he was frequently involved in comedy revues, often involving Francis Greenslade
Francis Greenslade
Francis Greenslade is an Australian comic actor. He and comedic partner Shaun Micallef appeared on the legal comedy Welcher and Welcher, as well as Full Frontal...
and Gary McCaffrie
Gary McCaffrie
Gary McCaffrie is an Australian television comedy writer and producer, best known for his work on Fast Forward and Full Frontal, and his many collaborations with comedian Shaun Micallef...
, with whom he continues to work. He was a practising solicitor for ten years in the field of insurance law before making the decision to move to Melbourne and pursue a full-time career in comedy in 1993. He currently lives in Williamstown
Williamstown, Victoria
Williamstown is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 8 km south-west from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Hobsons Bay. At the 2006 Census, Williamstown had a population of 12,733....
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
with his wife Leandra (whom he married in 1988) and their three sons. He relates the story that while working as a solicitor, he talked so much about making a career change and becoming a comedian that his wife gave him an ultimatum. She circled a date in the near future on a calendar and told Shaun to quit his job and become a comedian by that date, or never talk about it again.
Early theatre
In 1972, having three younger sisters taking ballet classes, ten year old Micallef was often asked to help out when a dance routine required a boy. The following year he auditioned for the Bunyip Children's Theatre and over the next four years participated in plays that they performed in the Scott Theatre during school holidays. In 1976 he doubled for Humphrey B. BearHumphrey B. Bear
Humphrey B. Bear is an Australian children's television series and its fictional character namesake is an icon of Australian children's television. Humphrey B Bear was first broadcast on Adelaide's NWS-9 on Monday, 24 May 1965. The show became one of the most successful programs for pre-schoolers...
for personal appearances.
Television and film
Following early TV appearances on Theatre Sports (1987) and The Big GigThe Big Gig
The Big Gig was a popular Australian television comedy series based on the British TV series Saturday Live. It was produced and broadcast by the ABC in the late 1980s and early 1990s and was produced and directed by Ted Robinson, who started his career as the director of the second series of the...
(1989), in early 1993 Micallef was offered a job writing for the Jimeoin
Jimeoin
Jimeoin McKeown, who performs under the name Jimeoin , is a stand-up comedian and actor from Northern Ireland. He came to public attention between 2005 and 2008 while performing an "over the top" comedy tour Australia's outback and major cities, which was filmed for the BBC Northern Ireland...
show which was soon followed by an offer to also write for the sketch comedy show Full Frontal
Full Frontal (TV series)
Full Frontal was an Australian sketch comedy series which debuted in 1993. The show first aired on the Seven Network on 13 May 1993, and finished on 18 September 1997....
where six months later he took on the role as co-producer with Gary McCaffrie. In 1994, Micallef became a full time cast member of Full Frontal, where he became well-known for characters such as Milo Kerrigan, Nobby Doldrums and a send-up of Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
male model Fabio
Fabio Lanzoni
Fabio Lanzoni ; born March 15, 1959), widely known simply as Fabio, is a famous international Italian fashion model, spokesperson and actor who appeared on the cover of hundreds of romance novels throughout the 1980s and 1990s....
. Micallef recalls that the show was a good introduction to television comedy because, with an ensemble cast, its success did not hinge on his performance and he had more freedom to make and learn from mistakes. However, he was frustrated with the lack of control he had over his work in the series as well as the repetition of characters and gags.
Micallef's role on Full Frontal led to a 1996 special Shaun Micallef's World Around Him
Shaun Micallef's World Around Him
Shaun Micallef's World Around Him was an Australian sketch comedy television special. Its title is a parody of the Australian documentary series The World Around Us. Airing on the Seven Network in 1996, the special provided a major stepping stone for comedian Shaun Micallef....
and three seasons of the two-time Logie Award
Logie Award
The TV Week Logie Awards are the Australian television industry awards, which have been presented annually since 1959. Renamed by Graham Kennedy in 1960 after he won the first 'Star Of The Year' award, the name 'Logie' awards honours John Logie Baird, a Scotsman who invented the television as a...
-winning ABC
ABC Television
ABC Television is a service of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation launched in 1956. As a public broadcasting broadcaster, the ABC provides four non-commercial channels within Australia, and a partially advertising-funded satellite channel overseas....
series The Micallef Program (1998–2001), which he co-wrote and produced with long-time writing partner Gary McCaffrie. Since the series' end he has created and starred in two short-lived television series—the sitcom Welcher & Welcher (2003) and the variety show Micallef Tonight (2003)—and devised a series of telemovies, BlackJack
BlackJack (telemovie)
BlackJack is a series of Australian television movies created by Shaun Micallef and Gary McCaffrie, and starring Colin Friels. The movies began airing on Network Ten in 2003 and concluded in 2007. They were shown in the United Kingdom on the BBC and UKTV Drama.After blowing the whistle on his...
(2003–present).
He has also had acting roles on the television series SeaChange
SeaChange
SeaChange was a popular Australian television show that ran for 39 episodes from 1998 to 2001 on the ABC. It was created by Andrew Knight and Deborah Cox and starred Sigrid Thornton, David Wenham, William McInnes, John Howard, Tom Long and Kerry Armstrong...
(2000), Through My Eyes (2004) and "Offspring" (2010), and supporting roles in the films Bad Eggs
Bad Eggs
Bad Eggs is a 2003 Australian comedy movie, written and directed by Tony Martin. It stars Mick Molloy, Bob Franklin and Judith Lucy, with Alan Brough, Bill Hunter, Marshall Napier, Nicholas Bell, Steven Vidler, Shaun Micallef, Robyn Nevin, Brett Swain, Denis Moore and Pete Smith having supporting...
(2003), The Honourable Wally Norman
The Honourable Wally Norman
The Honourable Wally Norman is a 2003 Australian comedy film directed by Ted Emery. It stars Kevin Harrington, Shaun Micallef, and Greig Pickhaver.It was filmed primarily in South Australia and was nominated for two AFI awards.-Plot:...
(2003), The Extra
The Extra
The Extra is a 2005 Australian film starring Irish comedian Jimeoin.-Plot:Jimeoin, in the title role, plays a man obsessed with becoming famous. He is passionate about being a celebrity, but unfortunately he just isn't very talented...
(2005), Aquamarine
Aquamarine (film)
Aquamarine is a 2006 Australian-American teen fantasy comedy film starring Sara Paxton, Emma Roberts, and Joanna "JoJo" Levesque . The film, which was made in both the United States and Australia, was released in North America on March 3, 2006...
(2006), and The King
The King (2007 film)
The King: The Story of Graham Kennedy is an Australian telemovie examining the life of Australian entertainer Graham Kennedy.Produced in Australia by the Sydney based independent production company Crackerjack Productions for TV1 and the Nine Network, The King was first shown on 20 May 2007 on TV1...
(2007). In 2006, Micallef was a recurring guest on the Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...
Improvisational theatre
Improvisational theatre
Improvisational theatre takes many forms. It is best known as improv or impro, which is often comedic, and sometimes poignant or dramatic. In this popular, often topical art form improvisational actors/improvisers use improvisational acting techniques to perform spontaneously...
show Thank God You're Here
Thank God You're Here
Thank God You're Here is an Australian television improvised comedy program created by Working Dog Productions, which premiered on Network Ten on 5 April 2006, and aired for the first three seasons with Seven for the fourth season...
.
In 2007, along with partners McCaffrie and Michael Ward, Micallef developed the satirical comedy program Newstopia
Newstopia
Newstopia is an Australian half-hour satirical comedy programme hosted by Shaun Micallef. The first series premiered at on SBS TV on 10 October 2007 and concluded on 3 December 2007. A second season began on 27 February 2008 and concluded on 30 April 2008. A third season of the show screened from...
, which he hosted. The show began airing 10 October 2007 on SBS, and in August 2008 it was announced that a third series had been commissioned. In 2009, Micallef joined the Ten Network and is now hosting "Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
Talkin' 'bout your Generation
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation is an Australian game show produced by Granada Productions which premiered on Network Ten on 5 May 2009. It is hosted by Shaun Micallef....
", which has been a hit on Australian television screens.
Other work
In September 2005, Micallef began hosting the breakfast show on Melbourne radio station Vega 91.5 FM, Shaun, Beverley and Denise, with comedian Denise ScottDenise Scott
Denise Margaret Adelaide Scott is a Melbourne-based stand-up comedian, actor and radio personality.-Career:She has appeared frequently on Australian television since her regular slot on ABC TV's The Big Gig in 1990, and a weekly segment on Tonight Live with Steve Vizard...
and television presenter Beverley O'Connor
Beverley O'Connor
Beverley O'Connor is a Melbourne journalist and broadcaster. She is currently a presenter of ABC's Asia Pacific News service, in which role she replaced Anne Krug, and she is also a fill-in presenter for Virginia Trioli on ABC News Breakfast....
. In July 2006, comedian Dave O'Neil
Dave O'Neil
Dave O'Neil is a Melbourne-based stand-up comedian, actor, writer and radio personality.-Early career:Dave was a Cub, Scout, Venturer and Rover. His father Kevin is still the Group Leader at the 1st/3rd Mitcham Scout Group....
took over as host and the show was renamed Dave and Denise with Shaun Micallef. Micallef left the network on 23 November 2007.
He has also released a book, Smithereens, which was published in 2004 and contains a collection of prose, poetry and plays. Micallef describes it as a collection of "all sorts of bits and pieces I have written".
Mainstream popularity
With Micallef's 2009 move to the Ten Network's Talkin' 'Bout Your GenerationTalkin' 'bout your Generation
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation is an Australian game show produced by Granada Productions which premiered on Network Ten on 5 May 2009. It is hosted by Shaun Micallef....
, a sudden and unprecedented rise in his popularity within the Australian mainstream has been observed. His contract with the program marks his first long-term position in a commercial network and has raised his profile in commercial television. The extent of this has been demonstrated with celebrity appearances on Rove McManus'
Rove McManus
John Henry Michael "Rove" McManus is an Australian comedian, television presenter, producer and media personality. He was the host of the self-titled variety show Rove, and is the owner of the production company Roving Enterprises...
Rove and Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (Australian game show)
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? is an Australian quiz show produced by Roving Enterprises that debuted on Network Ten on 26 September 2007. It is hosted by popular TV personality Rove McManus...
, and on 9am with David & Kim. In 2010, he was voted most popular presenter at the Annual Logie Awards.
Films
- The KingThe King (2007 film)The King: The Story of Graham Kennedy is an Australian telemovie examining the life of Australian entertainer Graham Kennedy.Produced in Australia by the Sydney based independent production company Crackerjack Productions for TV1 and the Nine Network, The King was first shown on 20 May 2007 on TV1...
(2007) - Colin Bednall - AquamarineAquamarine (film)Aquamarine is a 2006 Australian-American teen fantasy comedy film starring Sara Paxton, Emma Roberts, and Joanna "JoJo" Levesque . The film, which was made in both the United States and Australia, was released in North America on March 3, 2006...
(2006) - Storm Banks - The ExtraThe ExtraThe Extra is a 2005 Australian film starring Irish comedian Jimeoin.-Plot:Jimeoin, in the title role, plays a man obsessed with becoming famous. He is passionate about being a celebrity, but unfortunately he just isn't very talented...
(2005) - Paul Ridley - Bad EggsBad EggsBad Eggs is a 2003 Australian comedy movie, written and directed by Tony Martin. It stars Mick Molloy, Bob Franklin and Judith Lucy, with Alan Brough, Bill Hunter, Marshall Napier, Nicholas Bell, Steven Vidler, Shaun Micallef, Robyn Nevin, Brett Swain, Denis Moore and Pete Smith having supporting...
(2003) - Premier Cray - The Honourable Wally NormanThe Honourable Wally NormanThe Honourable Wally Norman is a 2003 Australian comedy film directed by Ted Emery. It stars Kevin Harrington, Shaun Micallef, and Greig Pickhaver.It was filmed primarily in South Australia and was nominated for two AFI awards.-Plot:...
(2003) - Ken Oats - The 13th House (2003) - Sir
- Silly Billy Don't Touch That! (Unknown)
Television
- Shaun Micallef Is Mad As Hell (upcoming 2012) - Host
- The Bazura Project's Guide To SinemaThe Bazura ProjectThe Bazura Project is a comedy show about the history of cinema, written and presented by Shannon Marinko and Lee Zachariah. It originally ran on Australian community television from 2006 to 2008, and on ABC2 in late 2011.-Guide To Sinema:...
(2011) - MK-Ultra (voice) - LaidLaid (TV series)Laid is an Australian television comedy series that first aired 9 February 2011 on ABC1. The six-part comedy series was written by Marieke Hardy and Kirsty Fisher and is produced by Liz Watts. Laid has been picked up for a second season....
(2011–present) - G-Bomb - A Quiet Word With ... (2011) - Himself (guest)
- OffspringOffspring (TV series)Offspring is an Australian television comedy-drama series which premiered on Network Ten in Australia on 15 August 2010. Offspring is centred around 30-something obstetrician Nina Proudman and her family, as they navigate the chaos of modern life...
(2010) - Lachlan - Shaun Micallef's New Year's Rave - Host
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (Australian game show)Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? is an Australian quiz show produced by Roving Enterprises that debuted on Network Ten on 26 September 2007. It is hosted by popular TV personality Rove McManus...
- Chaser's War on Everything (2009) - Himself (guest in the Rudd song sketch)
- Rove (2009) - Himself (guest)
- Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2009) - Host
- Talkin' 'Bout Your GenerationTalkin' 'bout your GenerationTalkin' 'Bout Your Generation is an Australian game show produced by Granada Productions which premiered on Network Ten on 5 May 2009. It is hosted by Shaun Micallef....
(2009–present) - Host - Good News WeekGood News WeekGood News Week is an Australian satirical panel game show hosted by Paul McDermott that initially aired from 19 April 1996 to 27 May 2000, and resumed on 11 February 2008 to 9 May 2011. The show aired first on ABC TV before it was bought by Network Ten in 1999...
(2009) - Himself (Guest) - Spicks and Specks (2008) - Himself (guest)
- NewstopiaNewstopiaNewstopia is an Australian half-hour satirical comedy programme hosted by Shaun Micallef. The first series premiered at on SBS TV on 10 October 2007 and concluded on 3 December 2007. A second season began on 27 February 2008 and concluded on 30 April 2008. A third season of the show screened from...
(2007–2008) - Himself - DogstarDogstar (TV series)Dogstar is an Australian children's animated television program produced by Media World Pictures which first screened on the Nine Network and then Disney Channel Australia. There are 26 episodes in the first series....
(2007) - Narrator - Thank God You're HereThank God You're HereThank God You're Here is an Australian television improvised comedy program created by Working Dog Productions, which premiered on Network Ten on 5 April 2006, and aired for the first three seasons with Seven for the fourth season...
(2006–present) - Various (semi-regular guest) - The Shambles (2006) - (guest cameo)
- Through My Eyes (2005) - Jack Winneke
- BlackJackBlackJack (telemovie)BlackJack is a series of Australian television movies created by Shaun Micallef and Gary McCaffrie, and starring Colin Friels. The movies began airing on Network Ten in 2003 and concluded in 2007. They were shown in the United Kingdom on the BBC and UKTV Drama.After blowing the whistle on his...
(2003–2007) (writer) - Micallef TonightMicallef TonightMicallef Tonight is a short-lived Aria Award–winning Australian variety show that aired on the Nine Network in 2003. It was hosted by comedian Shaun Micallef and also featured the talents of Francis Greenslade, Jason Geary, Livinia Nixon and Pete Smith....
(2003) - Himself (also writer) - Welcher & WelcherWelcher & WelcherWelcher & Welcher was an Australian sitcom written by and starring Shaun Micallef which aired on the ABC in 2003. The show revolved around a husband and wife run law firm.-Regular Cast:...
(2003) - Quentin Welcher (also writer/producer) - SeaChangeSeaChangeSeaChange was a popular Australian television show that ran for 39 episodes from 1998 to 2001 on the ABC. It was created by Andrew Knight and Deborah Cox and starred Sigrid Thornton, David Wenham, William McInnes, John Howard, Tom Long and Kerry Armstrong...
(2000) - Warwick Munro - The Micallef ProgramThe Micallef ProgramThe Micallef Pogram is an Australian sketch comedy TV series hosted by Shaun Micallef, and written by Micallef and Gary McCaffrie, that ran from 1998 to 2001 on ABC TV. It was known as The Micallef Program in its first series, The Micallef Programme in its second series and The Micallef Pogram in...
(1998–2001) - Various (also writer/producer) - Shaun Micallef's World Around HimShaun Micallef's World Around HimShaun Micallef's World Around Him was an Australian sketch comedy television special. Its title is a parody of the Australian documentary series The World Around Us. Airing on the Seven Network in 1996, the special provided a major stepping stone for comedian Shaun Micallef....
(1996) - Various (also writer/producer) - The Glynn Nicholas Show (1996) (writer)
- Full FrontalFull Frontal (TV series)Full Frontal was an Australian sketch comedy series which debuted in 1993. The show first aired on the Seven Network on 13 May 1993, and finished on 18 September 1997....
(1994–1997) - Various (also writer/producer) - Jimeoin (1994) - Various (also writer)
- The Big GigThe Big GigThe Big Gig was a popular Australian television comedy series based on the British TV series Saturday Live. It was produced and broadcast by the ABC in the late 1980s and early 1990s and was produced and directed by Ted Robinson, who started his career as the director of the second series of the...
(1989) (writer)
Theatre
- Boeing Boeing (2008) - Bernard
- Good Evening - Sketches from Dudley Moore and Peter Cook (2010)
Radio shows
- Dave and Denise with Shaun Micallef on Vega 91.5 FM (2005–2007)
- Hamish & AndyHamish & AndyHamish & Andy are an Australian comedy duo formed in 2003 by Hamish Blake and Andy Lee. They currently host the radio program The Hamish & Andy Show which airs in Australia on the Today Network....
on Fox FMFOX FM (Melbourne)Fox FM is a radio station that serves the Melbourne, Australia, broadcasting on the FM band at a frequency of 101.9 MHz. Licensed to Mount Dandenong, Victoria, the station is currently owned by the Austereo Radio Network. The station's transmitter is located on the ATV-10 transmission tower on top...
(a guest twice) - Pete and Myf (with NewstopiaNewstopiaNewstopia is an Australian half-hour satirical comedy programme hosted by Shaun Micallef. The first series premiered at on SBS TV on 10 October 2007 and concluded on 3 December 2007. A second season began on 27 February 2008 and concluded on 30 April 2008. A third season of the show screened from...
writer Richard MarslandRichard MarslandRichard Kemble Marsland was an Australian comedy writer, actor, comedian and radio personality.-Radio:...
on Triple MTriple MThe Triple M Network is an active rock radio network in Australia owned by media company Austereo, who also own the Today Network.- History :...
(guest two times) - Get ThisGet ThisGet This was an Australian radio comedy show which aired on Triple M and was hosted by Tony Martin and Ed Kavalee, with contributions from panel operator, the late Richard Marsland...
appeared on the final show in the first hour
Books
- PreincarnatePreincarnate (book)Preincarnate is a 2010 novella written by Australian author and comedian Shaun Micallef. The book is supplemented by illustrations by Bill Wood. It focuses upon the intricacies of time travel, suspended animation and one man's journey across various time eras.-Synopsis:"Suppose you were murdered...
(2010) - SmithereensSmithereens (book)Smithereens is a 2004 book written by Australian author/comedian Shaun Micallef. It is a collection of essays, plays, poems and sketches that he has written over the years. Some of the articles have previously been printed in The Age....
(2004)
Awards
- 2008: Won Aria AwardARIA Music AwardsThe Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards is an annual series of awards nights celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Recording Industry Association...
Best Comedy ReleaseARIA Music Awards of 2008The 22nd Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards took place on 19 October 2008...
- The Expurgated Micallef Tonight: The Very Best of Shaun Micallef's Short-Lived but Brilliant Tonight Show - 2010: Won Most Popular Presenter and nominated for the Gold Logie at the Logie Awards for his role on Talkin' 'Bout Your GenerationTalkin' 'bout your GenerationTalkin' 'Bout Your Generation is an Australian game show produced by Granada Productions which premiered on Network Ten on 5 May 2009. It is hosted by Shaun Micallef....
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