Ruth Underwood
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.
TV Shows(1)
Movies(18)

Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
Self (percussion)
2025

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
Self
2021

Zappa
Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
2020

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Self (archive footage)
2016

Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
Herself
2015

Cheepnis
Herself
2014

Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
Herself
2013
The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance
Self
2010

Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives
Self
2008

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
Self
2007

Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973
2007

Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
Herself
2005
An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa
Self (archive footage)
1994

The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
Self (archive footage)
1988

Video from Hell
Self
1987

Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
Self
1982

Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden
1973

200 Motels
Fake Drummer
1971
