8.6Acting
Ruth Underwood
- Born
- 1946-05-23
- Birthplace
- Ithaca, New York, United States
Biography
Ruth Underwood (born Ruth Komanoff; May 23, 1946) is an American musician best known for playing xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, and other percussion instruments for Frank Zappa and his band The Mothers of Invention. She played for Zappa from 1968 until his death. She married fellow Zappa musician Ian Underwood.
Known For
Filmography
19 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
2025 · Movie
Self (percussion)
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
2021 · Movie
Self
Zappa
2020 · Movie
Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016 · Movie
Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
2015 · Movie
Herself
Cheepnis
2014 · Movie
Herself
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
2013 · Movie
Herself
The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance
2010 · Movie
Self
Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives
2008 · Movie
Self
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
2007 · Movie
Self
Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973
2007 · Movie
Cast
Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
2005 · Movie
Herself
Classic Albums
1997 · TV Show
Self
An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa
1994 · Movie
Self (archive footage)
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988 · Movie
Self (archive footage)
Video from Hell
1987 · Movie
Self
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
1982 · Movie
Self
Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden
1973 · Movie
Cast
200 Motels
1971 · Movie
Fake Drummer