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
Fri, Jun 21 2024
Poster of Over-Nite Sensation
Over-Nite Sensation
Frank Zappa would have been no older than
52 in Over-Nite Sensation
as 'guitar & vocals'.
Fri, Nov 17 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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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'.
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)'.
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)'.
Sat, Jun 12 2021
Poster of Zappa
Zappa
Frank Zappa would have been no older than
52 in Zappa
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
Fri, Sep 12 2014
Poster of Cheepnis
Cheepnis
Frank Zappa would have been no older than
52 in Cheepnis
as 'Himself'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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
Sun, Apr 22 2007
Poster of Fuck
Fuck
Frank Zappa would have been no older than
52 in Fuck
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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)'.
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'.
Tue, Aug 02 2005
Poster of Derailroaded
Derailroaded
Frank Zappa would have been no older than
52 in Derailroaded
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of The Yellow Shark
The Yellow Shark
Frank Zappa was
51 in The Yellow Shark
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Apr 01 1991
Poster of Your vote
Your vote
Frank Zappa was
50 in Your vote
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko
Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko
Frank Zappa was
50 in Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Decade
Decade
Frank Zappa was
48 in Decade
as 'Self'.
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)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Funny
Funny
Frank Zappa was
47 in Funny
as 'Self'.
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'.
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
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Video From Hell
Video From Hell
Frank Zappa was
46 in Video From Hell
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 28 1987
Poster of Uncle Meat
Uncle Meat
Frank Zappa was
46 in Uncle Meat
as 'Self / The Imaginary Director'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Sep 17 1984
Poster of Cocaine Blues
Cocaine Blues
Frank Zappa was
42 in Cocaine Blues
as 'Himself'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Jun 01 1980
Poster of Baby Snakes
Baby Snakes
Frank Zappa was
39 in Baby Snakes
as 'Self'.
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'.
Tue, Aug 08 1978
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'.
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)'.
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'.
Thu, Dec 23 1971
Poster of 200 Motels
200 Motels
Frank Zappa was
30 in 200 Motels
as 'Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 10 1971
Poster of Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa was
30 in Frank Zappa
as 'Self'.
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'.
Fri, May 01 1970
Poster of Burnt Weeny Sandwich
Burnt Weeny Sandwich
Frank Zappa was
28 in Burnt Weeny Sandwich
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 30 1969
Poster of Head
Head
Frank Zappa was
27 in Head
as 'The Critic'.
Wed, Nov 06 1968
Poster of All My Loving
All My Loving
Frank Zappa was
27 in All My Loving
as 'Self'.
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
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Mondo Hollywood
Mondo Hollywood
Frank Zappa was
26 in Mondo Hollywood
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'.
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'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 11 1991
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Frank Zappa was
43+ in Miami Vice
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Frank Zappa was
26+ in Omnibus
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 25 1967
Poster of The Monkees
The Monkees
Frank Zappa was
25+ in The Monkees
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of Beat-Club
Beat-Club
Frank Zappa was
24+ in Beat-Club
as 'Self'.
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'.
First Air Date
Unreleased