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Ruth Underwood
Acting•Born May 23, 1946 (age 80)•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.
Known For

Classic Albums
1997•TV Series•
7.7

Zappa
2020•Movie•
7.3

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016•Movie•
7.4

200 Motels
1971•Movie•
5.2

Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
2015•Movie•
6.8

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
2021•Movie•
8.6

Cheepnis
2014•Movie

Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
1982•Movie•
6.4
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayMay 23, 1946
Place of BirthIthaca, New York, United States
Popularity0.2
