Ruth Underwood
Known for Acting · 19 credits
- Born
- 1946-05-23 (age 80)
- Place of birth
- 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
Classic Albums
1997
as Self
Zappa
2020
as Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
200 Motels
1971
as Fake Drummer
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
2025
as Self (percussion)
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
2007
as Self
TV Shows (1)
Movies (18)
Zappa
2020
as Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
200 Motels
1971
as Fake Drummer
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
2025
as Self (percussion)
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
2007
as Self
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
2015
as Herself
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
2021
as Self
An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa
1994
as Self (archive footage)
Video from Hell
1987
as Self
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
1982
as Self
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
2013
as Herself
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973
2007
Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
2005
as Herself
Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives
2008
as Self
Cheepnis
2014
as Herself
Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden
1973
The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance
2010
as Self
About Ruth Underwood
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. With 19 credits spanning from 1971 to 2025, Ruth Underwood has appeared in 18 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Ruth Underwood Movies
- Zappa (2020) — as Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
- 200 Motels (1971) — as Fake Drummer
- Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016) — as Self (archive footage)
- Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep (2025) — as Self (percussion)
- Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation (2007) — as Self
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