Allan Zavod was born on October 16, 1945 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He was a composer and actor, known for The Time Guardian (1987), Martians Go Home (1989) and Fatal Sky (1990). He was married to Christine. He died on November 29, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia.
Played keyboards during Frank Zappa's 6-month 1984 world tour.
In 2009 The University of Melbourne awarded him the Doctor of Music for his international contribution in the field of Classical Jazz Fusion, only one of 5 recipients with an earned Doctorate for composition in the 150 year history of the University.
Is buried in Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.