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Ruth Underwood
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🎂 May 23, 1946 · 80📍 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.
BODY OF WORK
Ruth Underwood's Filmography
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Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
2025
as Self (percussion)
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Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
2021⭐ 8.6
as Self
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Zappa
2020⭐ 7.2
as Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
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Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016⭐ 7.3
as Self (archive footage)
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Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
2015⭐ 6.8
as Herself
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Cheepnis
2014
as Herself
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Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
2013⭐ 6.1
as Herself
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No Poster
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The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance
2010⭐ 4.8
as Self
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Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives
2008
as Self
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Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
2007⭐ 6.5
as Self
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Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973
2007
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Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
2005⭐ 7.7
as Herself
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No Poster
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An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa
1994
as Self (archive footage)
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The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988⭐ 7.3
as Self (archive footage)
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Video from Hell
1987⭐ 7.2
as Self
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Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
1982⭐ 6.4
as Self
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Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden
1973
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200 Motels
1971⭐ 5.1
as Fake Drummer