When it comes to the Australian television program, ‘Mad as Hell’, the name ‘Shaun Micallef’ pops up eventually.
‘Mad as Hell’ is the combination of skit and news show hosted by actor-comedian Shaun Micallef alongside his friends. The comedian made a name for himself through the comedy news television programme, ‘Mad as Hell.’
Before entering into the world of comedy and television screen, Shaun Micallef worked in insurance law as a solicitor in Adelaide for ten years. But what do we know about the comedian? How old is Shaun Micallef?
Explore the latest details on ‘Mad as Hell’ Shaun Micallef private life including Shaun Micallef age, height, married life with wife. Also, check out Shaun Micallef wiki-like bio and net worth updates.
Shaun Micallef Wife
As a host and a member of six writers on the Australian television programme, ‘Mad as Hell’, Shaun Micallef is busy writing the parody sketches. However, Is he focusing on his married life too?
Shaun Micallef married his now-wife, Leandra Micallef in the year 1988. At home, Shaun Micallef is a different person who raised his three sons, then aged 19, 17 and 15 years, out of the spotlight.
Shaun Micallef also confessed that he was glad that not any of his sons followed in their father’s footsteps. Micallef disclosed,
“My wife and I, who is not in show business which is a good thing, we decided early on not to have our children participate in press or publicity because they’re too young and they don’t get the chance to make that decision.”
The family man, Shaun Micallef said that as a parent of three sons, the most important thing he learned was to always have a backup plan.
Shaun Micallef Wiki Bio
Australian actor as well as comedian, Shaun Patrick Micallef was born on 18 July 1962, in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Currently, Shaun Micallef age is 56 and stands at a tall height of 1.83m.
Shaun Micallef belongs to Maltese and Irish descent. As for his parents, Shaun Micallef mother worked at the Adelaide Bank. Whereas his father served at a company that sold parts for Volvos.
My mother and father came to Australia in 1958. Dad was on a piano scholarship but times were tough and eventually he was reduced to playing at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Mum was an amateur proctologist and supported him as best she could. #anniversaryphoto pic.twitter.com/80lhiQCvJl
— Shaun Micallef (@shaunmicallef) September 24, 2018
Shaun Micallef spent his childhood in Clovelly Park where he attended St Bernadette’s School in St Marys. Later on, he went to St Joseph’s Catholic School in Mitchell Park. Micallef was the college captain at Sacred Heart Senior College.
Shaun Micallef frequently involved himself in comedy revues at the University of Adelaide where he studied law. Since those days, he is friends with Francis Greenslade and Gary McCaffrie with whom he works till now.
Shaun Micallef Net Worth
‘Mad as Hell’ Shaun Micallef chose a full-time career in comedy in 1993. From then onwards, he appeared on several TV shows like ‘Theatre Sports’ (1987), ‘The Big Gig’ (1989), SeaChange (2000), Offspring (2010) and many others.
From 2005 to 2007, Shaun Micallef co-hosted the breakfast show called the “Dave & Denise with Shaun Micallef” on VegaFM Melbourne, Australia alongside Denise Scott and Dave O’Neil.
Moreover, he hosted Network Ten’s game show ‘Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation’ for four seasons, ‘Mad as Hell’ since 2012 on the ABC, and fronted ‘Newstopia’ on SBS. Apart from that, Micallef is also a writer who wrote three books- ‘The President’s Desk’, ‘Preincarnate’, and ‘Smithereens’.
In 2018, the actor-comedian, Shaun Micallef net worth estimation is under review. But as per sources, Shaun Micallef net worth is estimated in millions of dollars. We will soon update you guys on Shaun Micallef net worth figure till then stay tuned.
Shaun Micallef Age, Height & Weight, Wife, Nationality, Ethnicity
Real Name | Shaun Patrick Micallef |
Date of Birth | 18 July 1962 |
Birthplace | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
Current Age | 56 years old |
Height | 1.83m |
Nationality | Australian |
Profession | A former lawyer, actor, comedian and writer |
Married | Yes |
Wife | Leandra Micallef |
Net worth | N/A |