Ruth Underwood
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 23, 1946
- Birthplace
- Ithaca, New York, United States
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
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep 2025
as Self (percussion)
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out! 2021
as Self
Zappa 2020
as Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words 2016
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie 2015
as Herself
Cheepnis 2014
as Herself
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme 2013
as Herself
- The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance
The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance 2010
as Self
Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives 2008
as Self
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation 2007
as Self
Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973 2007
Actor
Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme 2005
as Herself
- An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa
An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa 1994
as Self (archive footage)
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels 1988
as Self (archive footage)
Video from Hell 1987
as Self
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special! 1982
as Self
Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden 1973
Actor
200 Motels 1971
as Fake Drummer
Credits from TMDB.