Portrait of Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Bio: Frank Vincent Zappa  (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American composer, singer-songwriter, electric guitarist, record producer and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa wrote rock, jazz, electronic, orchestral and musique concrète works
Born: Sat, Dec 21 1940
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

Death: Sat, Dec 04 1993
Frank Zappa is 52 years old
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Poster of Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968
Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 2024
Poster of Cover Your Ears
Cover Your Ears
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Cover Your Ears as 'Self - Musician (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 08 2023
Poster of Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary
Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 2022
Poster of Rock this Town
Rock this Town
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Rock this Town as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 24 2022
Poster of Kalvøyafestivalen - 50 år siden første riff
Kalvøyafestivalen - 50 år siden første riff
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Kalvøyafestivalen - 50 år siden første riff as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 13 2021
Poster of The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in The Velvet Underground as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 2021
Poster of Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 2021
Poster of The Art of Dissent
The Art of Dissent
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in The Art of Dissent as 'Self - Subject (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 05 2021
Poster of Larry Flynt for President
Larry Flynt for President
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Larry Flynt for President as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 12 2021
Poster of Zappa
Zappa
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Zappa as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2020
Poster of Stupor Mundi: Livre 3, La plus dangereuse rencontre
Stupor Mundi: Livre 3, La plus dangereuse rencontre
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Stupor Mundi: Livre 3, La plus dangereuse rencontre as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 2019
Poster of Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2019
Poster of Manson: Music From an Unsound Mind
Manson: Music From an Unsound Mind
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Manson: Music From an Unsound Mind as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 13 2019
Poster of Echo in the Canyon
Echo in the Canyon
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Echo in the Canyon as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 2019
Poster of Marian Briozzo
Marian Briozzo
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Marian Briozzo as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 2018
Poster of Take Your Pills
Take Your Pills
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Take Your Pills as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 2018
Poster of Uncle Howard
Uncle Howard
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Uncle Howard as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2017
Poster of Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 03 2016
Poster of Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape
Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 2016
Poster of Stupor Mundi: Livre 2, Les Hommes qui mangèrent la montagne
Stupor Mundi: Livre 2, Les Hommes qui mangèrent la montagne
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Stupor Mundi: Livre 2, Les Hommes qui mangèrent la montagne as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 2016
Poster of Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention - The Lost Broadcast: The Beat Club '68
Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention - The Lost Broadcast: The Beat Club '68
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention - The Lost Broadcast: The Beat Club '68 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of Zapped: Frank Zappa par Frank Zappa
Zapped: Frank Zappa par Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Zapped: Frank Zappa par Frank Zappa as 'Self - Subject (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of Roxy: The Movie
Roxy: The Movie
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Roxy: The Movie as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 2015
Poster of Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George
Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Led Zeppelin Played Here
Led Zeppelin Played Here
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Led Zeppelin Played Here as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 2014
Poster of Frank Zappa - Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily
Frank Zappa - Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Frank Zappa - Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily as 'Himself (archive Footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 2014
Poster of Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2014
Poster of Cheepnis
Cheepnis
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Cheepnis as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 17 2014
Poster of Super Duper Alice Cooper
Super Duper Alice Cooper
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Super Duper Alice Cooper as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 2014
Poster of Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 03 2013
Poster of From Straight to Bizarre
From Straight to Bizarre
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in From Straight to Bizarre as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 2012
Poster of Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List
Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 2010
Poster of Hart & Soul - The Hart Family Anthology
Hart & Soul - The Hart Family Anthology
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Hart & Soul - The Hart Family Anthology as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 06 2010
Poster of Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention: In the 1960's
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention: In the 1960's
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention: In the 1960's as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 2009
Poster of Frank Zappa - Live in Paris 1980
Frank Zappa - Live in Paris 1980
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Frank Zappa - Live in Paris 1980 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 12 2008
Poster of Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops
Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 2008
Poster of Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives
Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 2008
Poster of The Wrecking Crew
The Wrecking Crew
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in The Wrecking Crew as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 2008
Poster of Frank Zappa: Music In Review
Frank Zappa: Music In Review
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Frank Zappa: Music In Review as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 2008
Poster of Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 2007
Poster of Frank Zappa: A Pioneer of the Future of Music
Frank Zappa: A Pioneer of the Future of Music
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Frank Zappa: A Pioneer of the Future of Music
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 2007
Poster of Fuck
Fuck
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Fuck as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2006
Poster of EAV Rarities
EAV Rarities
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in EAV Rarities as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 2006
Poster of Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 02 2005
Poster of Derailroaded
Derailroaded
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Derailroaded as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 2005
Poster of Frank Zappa - John, Dan And Me
Frank Zappa - John, Dan And Me
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Frank Zappa - John, Dan And Me as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s
Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2002
Poster of Frank Zappa: Phase II - The Big Note
Frank Zappa: Phase II - The Big Note
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Frank Zappa: Phase II - The Big Note as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 2002
Poster of Frank Zappa: The Present-Day Composer Refuses To Die
Frank Zappa: The Present-Day Composer Refuses To Die
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Frank Zappa: The Present-Day Composer Refuses To Die as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 02 2000
Poster of The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 19 1997
Poster of Porridge and kerosene
Porridge and kerosene
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Porridge and kerosene as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 1997
Poster of Hey, Hey, We're The Monkees
Hey, Hey, We're The Monkees
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Hey, Hey, We're The Monkees as 'Mike Nesmith (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 22 1997
Poster of An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa
An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of The Revenge of the Dead Indians
The Revenge of the Dead Indians
Frank Zappa was 52 in The Revenge of the Dead Indians as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa was 52 in A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of The Yellow Shark
The Yellow Shark
Frank Zappa was 51 in The Yellow Shark as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1992
Poster of Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth
Frank Zappa was 50 in Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1991
Poster of Pražákům, těm je hej
Pražákům, těm je hej
Frank Zappa was 50 in Pražákům, těm je hej as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1991
Poster of Your vote
Your vote
Frank Zappa was 50 in Your vote as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko
Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko
Frank Zappa was 50 in Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Decade
Decade
Frank Zappa was 48 in Decade as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1989
Poster of Služební cesta podporučíka Svěráka
Služební cesta podporučíka Svěráka
Frank Zappa was 48 in Služební cesta podporučíka Svěráka as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Funny
Funny
Frank Zappa was 47 in Funny as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1988
Poster of The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
Frank Zappa was 47 in The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Frank Zappa: Live in Barcelona
Frank Zappa: Live in Barcelona
Frank Zappa was 47 in Frank Zappa: Live in Barcelona
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Video From Hell
Video From Hell
Frank Zappa was 46 in Video From Hell as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 28 1987
Poster of Uncle Meat
Uncle Meat
Frank Zappa was 46 in Uncle Meat as 'Self / The Imaginary Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The Amazing Mr. Bickford
The Amazing Mr. Bickford
Frank Zappa was 46 in The Amazing Mr. Bickford as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Night Flight with Frank Zappa, Porn Wars
Night Flight with Frank Zappa, Porn Wars
Frank Zappa was 44 in Night Flight with Frank Zappa, Porn Wars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1985
Poster of Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?
Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?
Frank Zappa was 44 in Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music? as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 26 1985
Poster of The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers
The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers
Frank Zappa was 43 in The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers as 'Attila'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 17 1984
Poster of Cocaine Blues
Cocaine Blues
Frank Zappa was 42 in Cocaine Blues as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1983
Poster of Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
Frank Zappa was 41 in Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1982
Poster of The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years
The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years
Frank Zappa was 41 in The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Frank Zappa: New York and Elsewhere
Frank Zappa: New York and Elsewhere
Frank Zappa was 39 in Frank Zappa: New York and Elsewhere as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1980
Poster of Baby Snakes
Baby Snakes
Frank Zappa was 39 in Baby Snakes as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1979
Poster of Frank Zappa: We Don't Mess Around
Frank Zappa: We Don't Mess Around
Frank Zappa was 37 in Frank Zappa: We Don't Mess Around as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 08 1978
Poster of Frank Zappa - Over-Nite Sensation
Frank Zappa - Over-Nite Sensation
Frank Zappa was 32 in Frank Zappa - Over-Nite Sensation
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1973
Poster of Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here
Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here
Frank Zappa was 31 in Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1972
Poster of Deep Purple: Made In Japan
Deep Purple: Made In Japan
Frank Zappa was 31 in Deep Purple: Made In Japan as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1972
Poster of Frank Zappa filmt 200 Motels
Frank Zappa filmt 200 Motels
Frank Zappa was 31 in Frank Zappa filmt 200 Motels as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 1971
Poster of 200 Motels
200 Motels
Frank Zappa was 30 in 200 Motels as 'Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1971
Poster of Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa was 30 in Frank Zappa as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1971
Poster of Amougies (Music Power - European Music Revolution)
Amougies (Music Power - European Music Revolution)
Frank Zappa was 29 in Amougies (Music Power - European Music Revolution) as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1970
Poster of Burnt Weeny Sandwich
Burnt Weeny Sandwich
Frank Zappa was 28 in Burnt Weeny Sandwich as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1969
Poster of Head
Head
Frank Zappa was 27 in Head as 'The Critic'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1968
Poster of All My Loving
All My Loving
Frank Zappa was 27 in All My Loving as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 03 1968
Poster of You Are What You Eat
You Are What You Eat
Frank Zappa was 27 in You Are What You Eat
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Mondo Hollywood
Mondo Hollywood
Frank Zappa was 26 in Mondo Hollywood
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1967
Poster of Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
Frank Zappa was 26 in Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1967
Poster of Sex in Today's World
Sex in Today's World
Frank Zappa was 26 in Sex in Today's World as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1967
Poster of The Big T.N.T. Show
The Big T.N.T. Show
Frank Zappa was 25 in The Big T.N.T. Show as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of The Male Swagger
The Male Swagger
Frank Zappa will be 52+ in The Male Swagger as 'Guitarist (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Laurel Canyon
Laurel Canyon
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Laurel Canyon as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 31 2020
Poster of Girls and Boys - Sex and British Pop
Girls and Boys - Sex and British Pop
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Girls and Boys - Sex and British Pop as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 23 2005
Poster of Classic Albums
Classic Albums
Frank Zappa would have been no older than 52 in Classic Albums as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997
Poster of The Ren & Stimpy Show
The Ren & Stimpy Show
Frank Zappa was 50+ in The Ren & Stimpy Show as 'The Pope (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 11 1991
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Frank Zappa was 43+ in Miami Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Frank Zappa was 41+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'Attilla'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Frank Zappa was 34+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Musical Guest, Self - Host & Musical Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Frank Zappa was 26+ in Omnibus as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 1967
Poster of Good Evening — I'm Jonathan King
Good Evening — I'm Jonathan King
Frank Zappa was 26+ in Good Evening — I'm Jonathan King as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 30 1967
Poster of Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
Frank Zappa was 26+ in Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 25 1967
Poster of The Monkees
The Monkees
Frank Zappa was 25+ in The Monkees
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of Beat-Club
Beat-Club
Frank Zappa was 24+ in Beat-Club as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 25 1965
Poster of Late Night Line-Up
Late Night Line-Up
Frank Zappa will be 52+ in Late Night Line-Up as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased