Ruth Underwood
ActingMay 23, 1946(age 79)
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.
Movies
(18 total)
Zappa
20207.3
as Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
200 Motels
19715.2
as Fake Drummer
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
20167.3
as Self (archive footage)
Video from Hell
19877.0
as Self
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
19887.5
as Self (archive footage)
Cheepnis
2014
as Herself
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
2025
as Self (percussion)
TV Shows
(1 total)
Classic Albums
19977.7
as Self