FRANK ZAPPA
Frank Zappa
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 21, 1940
Deathday: December 4, 1993
Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Biography
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. He also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed album covers. Zappa produced almost all of the more than 60 albums he released with the band The Mothers of Invention and as a solo artist.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Nova '78Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (guitar, vocals)
2023·
Cover Your EarsSelf - Musician (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
2021·
The Art of DissentSelf - Subject (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Self (archive footage)
2020·
ZappaSelf (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
2019·
Echo in the CanyonSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Self (archive footage)
2018·
Marian BriozzoHimself (archive footage)
TBA·
The Male SwaggerGuitarist (archive footage)
2022·
Rock this TownSelf (archive footage)
2020·
Laurel CanyonSelf (archive footage)
2018·
Take Your PillsSelf (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self - Subject (archive footage)
Himself
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
2014·
CheepnisHimself
Himself (archive Footage)
Himself
Self
Himself
Self (archive footage)
2008·
The Wrecking CrewSelf (archive footage)
Self
Self
Self (archive footage)
Self
Self (archive footage)
2006·
EAV RaritiesSelf (archive footage)
2006·
FuckSelf (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
2005·
DerailroadedSelf (archive footage)
Himself
Himself
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
1997·
Classic AlbumsSelf (archive footage)
Himself (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Mike Nesmith (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Himself
1992·
The Yellow SharkSelf
The Pope (voice)
1991·
Pražákům, těm je hejFrank Zappa
1991·
Your voteSelf
Self
Self
1989·
DecadeSelf
Self (archive footage)
1988·
FunnySelf
1987·
Uncle MeatSelf / The Imaginary Director
Self
1987·
Video from HellSelf
1984·
Miami ViceMario Fuente
1983·
Cocaine BluesHimself
1982·
Faerie Tale TheatreAttilla
Self
Self
Self
Self
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host & Musical Guest, Self - Musical Guest
Self
Self (archive footage)
1971·
Frank ZappaSelf
1971·
200 MotelsMember of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)
Self
1969·
Burnt Weeny SandwichSelf
1968·
You Are What You Eat1968·
All My LovingSelf
1968·
HeadThe Critic
Self, Self
1967·
OmnibusSelf
Himself
1967·
Mondo Hollywood1967·
Sex in Today's WorldSelf
1966·
The MonkeesSelf (uncredited)
1965·
Beat-ClubSelf
1965·
The Big T.N.T. ShowSelf (uncredited)
1964·
Late Night Line-UpHimself
Production
Producer, Songs
Compositor
2020·
ZappaMusic
Producer, Music, Director, Writer
2014·
CheepnisDirector, Editor, Music, Producer
Music, Editor
Music
Music
Director
Songs
1994·
DuckmanMusic, In Memory Of
1993·
BeastsMusic
1992·
The Yellow SharkMusic, Conductor
Music, Producer
Music
Music, Producer, Writer, Director
Producer, Music, Writer, Director
1987·
Uncle MeatProducer, Writer, Director
1987·
Video from HellCamera Operator, Music, Producer, Writer, Director
Writer, Director
Producer, Writer, Music, Director
Writer, Director, Music
Editor, Writer, Music, Producer, Director
1971·
200 MotelsOriginal Music Composer, Music Arranger, Screenplay, Director
1971·
Frank ZappaMusic
1971·
The ManipulatorProps
1969·
Burnt Weeny SandwichDirector, Music
1967·
Luden’s Cough DropsMusic
1965·
Run Home SlowOriginal Music Composer
Original Music Composer