Ruth Underwood
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Classic Albums
Self
1997
Film
Zappa
Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
2020
Film
200 Motels
Fake Drummer
1971
Film
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
Herself
2015
Film
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Self (archive footage)
2016
Film
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
Self
2007
Film
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
Self (percussion)
2025
An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa
Self (archive footage)
1994
Film
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
Self (archive footage)
1988
Film
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
Self
2021
Film
Video from Hell
Self
1987
Film
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
Self
1982
Film
Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives
Self
2008
Film
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
Herself
2013
The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance
Self
2010
Film
Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden
1973
Film
Cheepnis
Herself
2014
Film
Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973
2007
Film
Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
Herself
2005