Actor George Micallef has passed away this morning, his family said. He was aged 76.

Micallef started his career with the drama group Gioventu Cattolica. In 1975 he founded the Valletta Dramatic Company with Paul Mifsud, producing various plays and comedies. In 1977 the company produced its first operetta, Ic-Cincilla, in Maltese.

Micallef has taken part in countless plays and dramas, including on television, where his teaming up with Hector Bruno picked up a considerable following. He also presented several TV programmes, including il-Hadd it-Tajjeb.

Source: Dictionary of Maltese Biographies, Michael J. Schiavone