About Rod Quantock
Rodney Edward Quantock (born 1948) is an Australian stand-up comedian and writer, also known for his acting in Capt'n Snooze advertisements. He grew up in Coburg and studied architecture at the University of Melbourne, where his interest in comedy began at the university Architect's revue in 1969. He performed in productions at many of Australia's comedy venues and, along with his wife Mary Kenneally and others, opened and operated The Comedy Cafe and Banana Lounge. Quantock worked on television series including Australia You're Standing In It, Fast Forward, The Big Gig and Good News Week, and since the 1980s conducted comical evening bus tours of Melbourne called Bus, Son of Tram. A supporter of left-wing politics, he has been involved in political activism and social justice. His awards include the Order of Australia Medal (2015) and the Director's Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2012).
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bus, Son of Tram?
Bus, Son of Tram is the comical evening bus tour of Melbourne that Rod Quantock has run since the 1980s.
How did Rod Quantock get into comedy?
Quantock grew up in Coburg and studied architecture at the University of Melbourne, where his interest in comedy began at the Architect's revue in 1969.
Which TV shows has Rod Quantock worked on?
He worked on Australia You're Standing In It, Fast Forward, The Big Gig and Good News Week, and he is also known for acting in the Capt'n Snooze advertisements.
What comedy venues did Rod Quantock open?
With Mary Kenneally and others he opened and ran The Comedy Cafe and Banana Lounge.
What awards has Rod Quantock received?
The Australian comedian, born in 1948, received the Director's Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2012 and the Order of Australia Medal in 2015. He is also known for left-wing political activism and social justice work.
