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Ruth Underwood
Ithaca, New York, United States Born 1946 (79 years old)
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.
16
Films
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TV Shows
Known For
17 Credits
Classic Albums
as Self
1997
Zappa
as Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
2020
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
as Self
2007
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
as Self (archive footage)
2016
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
as Herself
2015
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
as Herself
2013
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
as Self (percussion)
2025
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
as Self
2021
200 Motels
as Fake Drummer
1971
Video from Hell
as Self
1987
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
as Self (archive footage)
1988
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
as Self
1982