Paul Sneddon
Scottish stand-up comedian
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Key moments and achievements from Paul Sneddon's life.
background
Paul Sneddon was born in Glasgow and was based in Edinburgh. Those two cities framed his comedy life, with Glasgow as his origin and Edinburgh as the place where his work became part of the local scene. He later became closely identified with The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh. The geography mattered because it placed him at the center of Scottish comedy rather than at its edges.
background
Paul Sneddon was born in Glasgow and was based in Edinburgh. Those two cities framed his comedy life, with Glasgow as his origin and Edinburgh as the place where his work became part of the local scene. He later became closely identified with The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh. The geography mattered because it placed him at the center of Scottish comedy rather than at its edges.
milestone
Sneddon performed for more than 30 years on Scotland’s comedy circuit under the names Vladimir McTavish and Bob Doolally. As Vladimir McTavish, he was known for observational and satirical stand-up. As Bob Doolally, he played a retired football manager turned alcoholic pundit. The two personas showed the range that made him a fixture for generations of audiences.
milestone
Sneddon performed for more than 30 years on Scotland’s comedy circuit under the names Vladimir McTavish and Bob Doolally. As Vladimir McTavish, he was known for observational and satirical stand-up. As Bob Doolally, he played a retired football manager turned alcoholic pundit. The two personas showed the range that made him a fixture for generations of audiences.
milestone
The Stand Comedy Club said Sneddon had been a vital part of the venue since it began. He also served as a director of The Stand Comedy Clubs, tying him to the institution not just as a performer but as a steward. The club’s tribute described him as treasured and loved across the comedy scene. That role made him one of the people who helped shape the room itself.
milestone
The Stand Comedy Club said Sneddon had been a vital part of the venue since it began. He also served as a director of The Stand Comedy Clubs, tying him to the institution not just as a performer but as a steward. The club’s tribute described him as treasured and loved across the comedy scene. That role made him one of the people who helped shape the room itself.
review
In 2018, Chortle reviewed his show '25 Years of Stand-Up' and noted that he had been on the comedy circuit for a quarter-century by then. The review placed him firmly among the veterans of the Scottish scene. It also underscored how long he had been a working presence at the Fringe and beyond. By that point, his career was already a long-running part of the festival’s rhythm.
review
In 2018, Chortle reviewed his show '25 Years of Stand-Up' and noted that he had been on the comedy circuit for a quarter-century by then. The review placed him firmly among the veterans of the Scottish scene. It also underscored how long he had been a working presence at the Fringe and beyond. By that point, his career was already a long-running part of the festival’s rhythm.
award
A comedy listing said Sneddon had won two Scottish Comedy Awards, in 2015 and 2017. In 2019, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Scottish Comedy Awards. That award served as the clearest formal recognition of what peers already knew about his place in the scene. It marked the end of one chapter in a career built on consistency and influence.
award
A comedy listing said Sneddon had won two Scottish Comedy Awards, in 2015 and 2017. In 2019, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Scottish Comedy Awards. That award served as the clearest formal recognition of what peers already knew about his place in the scene. It marked the end of one chapter in a career built on consistency and influence.
publication
Sneddon wrote opinion pieces for The Scotsman, including a 2019 column about his Fringe show '60 Minutes To Save The World.' The work showed that his voice extended beyond the stage. It also tied his writing to the same festival that had long been his annual home. The column sat within a broader career that moved easily between performance and commentary.
publication
Sneddon wrote opinion pieces for The Scotsman, including a 2019 column about his Fringe show '60 Minutes To Save The World.' The work showed that his voice extended beyond the stage. It also tied his writing to the same festival that had long been his annual home. The column sat within a broader career that moved easily between performance and commentary.
planned performance
A planned Edinburgh Fringe show titled '2026 and the Shit Hits the Fan for Vladimir McTavish' was due to address his chemotherapy treatment earlier in 2026. The title reflected the comic instinct to turn hard reality into material. It also showed that the Fringe remained central to his work right to the end. The show was never to be part of his final chapter, but it pointed to the way he kept returning to the festival.
planned performance
A planned Edinburgh Fringe show titled '2026 and the Shit Hits the Fan for Vladimir McTavish' was due to address his chemotherapy treatment earlier in 2026. The title reflected the comic instinct to turn hard reality into material. It also showed that the Fringe remained central to his work right to the end. The show was never to be part of his final chapter, but it pointed to the way he kept returning to the festival.
death
Paul Sneddon died on July 1, 2026, at the age of 70. The Stand Comedy Club announced his death and said he had been a much treasured and loved part of the comedy scene for many years. Frankie Boyle and Susan Calman were among the comedians who paid tribute. Their words reflected the breadth of his influence across Scottish comedy.
death
Paul Sneddon died on July 1, 2026, at the age of 70. The Stand Comedy Club announced his death and said he had been a much treasured and loved part of the comedy scene for many years. Frankie Boyle and Susan Calman were among the comedians who paid tribute. Their words reflected the breadth of his influence across Scottish comedy.
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