Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

1940-12-21 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. 130 Credits

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. While in his t...

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Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep

Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep

2025

as Self (guitar, vocals)

Acting

The 1974 unreleased made-for-TV concert movie ‘Cheaper Than Cheep’ is finally being released 50 years later! This never-before-heard-or-seen two-hour ...

Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep

Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep

2025

Songs, Producer

Producing

The 1974 unreleased made-for-TV concert movie ‘Cheaper Than Cheep’ is finally being released 50 years later! This never-before-heard-or-seen two-hour ...

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025

as Self (archive footage)

7.9
Acting

Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.

Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention: Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968

Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention: Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968

2024

Acting

Shot on July 23, 1968, this historical 16mm footage of Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention at Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, CA has been newly...

Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention: Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968

Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention: Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968

2024

Music

Shot on July 23, 1968, this historical 16mm footage of Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention at Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, CA has been newly...

Cover Your Ears

Cover Your Ears

2023

as Self - Musician (archive footage)

6.0
Acting

When does art become obscenity? Cover Your Ears takes a close look at this question through the lens of the past 100 years of music and the ever-evolv...

Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary

Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary

2022

as Self (archive footage)

8.5
Acting

This is the first documentary covering Steve Vai's life from 1960 to 1990. (Co-written by Steve Vai.) Cover Vai's life growing up all the way until 19...

Rock this Town

Rock this Town

2022

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

An insider’s look into the gritty reality of building the local live music scene, Rock This Town brings to life the exciting history of rock music con...

Kalvøyafestivalen - 50 år siden første riff

Kalvøyafestivalen - 50 år siden første riff

2021

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

In 1971, the Kalvøya adventure started with shows, jazz and folk rock and the festival developed into "The mother of all Norwegian festivals".

The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground

2021

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

6.9
Acting

Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes...

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!

2021

as Self

8.6
Acting

This programme tells the story behind the conception, recording and release of this groundbreaking album. By use of interviews, musical demonstration,...

The Art of Dissent

The Art of Dissent

2021

as Self - Subject (archive footage)

Acting

"The Art of Dissent" celebrates the resilience and power of artistic engagement in Czechoslovakia before and after the 1968 Soviet-led invasion. The d...

Larry Flynt for President

Larry Flynt for President

2021

as Self (archive footage)

5.2
Acting

Assembled from never before seen footage shot in 1983, this film documents controversial Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt's unlikely bid for the...

Zappa

Zappa

2020

as Self (archive footage)

7.3
Acting

With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life an...

Zappa

Zappa

2020

Music

7.3

With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life an...

Stupor Mundi: Book 3, The Most Dangerous Encounter

2019

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

The 1990s to the present, through the main wars of the last decades - from Iraq to Libya - but also the influence of the East on modern Western musici...

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

2019

as Self (archive footage)

7.6
Acting

With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early ...

Manson: Music From an Unsound Mind

Manson: Music From an Unsound Mind

2019

as Self (archive footage)

6.7
Acting

The untold story of Charles Manson's obsession to become a rock star, his rise in the LA music scene, the celebrities who championed his music, his tr...

Echo in the Canyon

Echo in the Canyon

2019

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

6.7
Acting

A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, ...

Marian Briozzo

Marian Briozzo

2018

as Himself (archive footage)

Acting

Influential animator, Hungarian immigrant and lifelong Frank Zappa enthusiast Gábor Csupó recounts his chance meeting and eventual friendship with the...

Take Your Pills

Take Your Pills

2018

as Self (archive footage)

6.5
Acting

In a hypercompetitive world, drugs like Adderall offer students, athletes, coders and others a way to do more -- faster and better. But at what cost?

Uncle Howard

Uncle Howard

2017

as Self (archive footage)

6.5
Acting

When Howard Brookner lost his life to AIDS in 1989, the 35-year-old director had completed two feature documentaries and was in post-production on his...

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

2016

as Self (archive footage)

7.3
Acting

Utilizing potent TV interviews and many forgotten performances from his 30-year career, we are immersed into Frank Zappa’s world while experiencing tw...

Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape

2016

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

A mental journey - historical, political, musical and metaphysical - in contemporary times, from the Sixties until nowadays.

Stupor Mundi: Livre 2, Les Hommes qui mangèrent la montagne

2016

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

A mental journey - historical, political, musical and metaphysical - in contemporary times, from the Sixties until nowadays.

Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape

2016

Music

A mental journey - historical, political, musical and metaphysical - in contemporary times, from the Sixties until nowadays.

Zapped: Frank Zappa par Frank Zappa

2016

as Self - Subject (archive footage)

9.5
Acting

Documentary on Frank Zappa.

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

2016

as Self

Acting

This DVD contains a filmed rehearsal of Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention at the legendary Beat Club in Bremen, Germany, on 6th October 1968. T...

Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie

Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie

2015

as Himself

6.8
Acting

A Frank Zappa show goes way beyond a mere concert – it is an experience…a flight of improvisation, musicianship, and cerebral cynicism. An unparallele...

Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie

Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie

2015

Director, Writer, Music

6.8
Directing Writing Producing

A Frank Zappa show goes way beyond a mere concert – it is an experience…a flight of improvisation, musicianship, and cerebral cynicism. An unparallele...

Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George

Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George

2015

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

This film, the first ever to chronicle Lowell George's life, music and career, uses archive footage and interviews of and with Lowell and Little Feat,...

Led Zeppelin Played Here

Led Zeppelin Played Here

2014

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the Wheaton Youth Center in front of 50 conf...

Frank Zappa - Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily

Frank Zappa - Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily

2014

as Himself (archive Footage)

7.8
Acting

In the feature documentary, Summer 82 - When Zappa Came to Sicily, filmmaker and Zappa fan Salvo Cuccia tells the behind-the-scenes story of Frank Zap...

Frank Zappa - Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily

Frank Zappa - Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily

2014

Music

7.8

In the feature documentary, Summer 82 - When Zappa Came to Sicily, filmmaker and Zappa fan Salvo Cuccia tells the behind-the-scenes story of Frank Zap...

Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II

Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II

2014

as Himself (archive footage)

7.4
Acting

Deep Purple is one of the most influential and important guitar bands in history, one of the godfathers of the heavy metal genre, with over 100 millio...

Cheepnis

Cheepnis

2014

as Himself

Acting

Featuring the only footage Zappa cut together from his legendary 1973 Roxy concerts, "Cheepnis" sings the praises of low-budget monster movies. This s...

Cheepnis

Cheepnis

2014

Producer, Editor, Director

Producing Directing

Featuring the only footage Zappa cut together from his legendary 1973 Roxy concerts, "Cheepnis" sings the praises of low-budget monster movies. This s...

Super Duper Alice Cooper

Super Duper Alice Cooper

2014

as Self (archive footage)

7.1
Acting

Emerging from the Detroit music scene of the 1970s in a flurry of long hair and sequins, Alice Cooper restored hard rock with a sense of showmanship, ...

Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

2013

as Himself

6.1
Acting

Frank Zappa: A Token of his Extreme is the 1974 television special recorded at Kcet in Hollywood that was produced by Zappa and aired only in France a...

Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

2013

Editor, Music

6.1

Frank Zappa: A Token of his Extreme is the 1974 television special recorded at Kcet in Hollywood that was produced by Zappa and aired only in France a...

From Straight to Bizarre

From Straight to Bizarre

2012

as Self

3.8
Acting

Documentary about the rise and fall of Frank Zappa's record labels, Bizarre and Straight which featured a collection of acts that included: Alice Coop...

1982. L'estate di Frank

2012

Music

in 1982 there was a boy like you who loved the Beatles and the Rolling Stones but most of all he loved Frank Zappa.... that boy was me and today 30 ye...

Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List

Frank Zappa: The Freak Out List

2010

as Himself

Acting

On the liner notes to Freak Out!, the 1967 debut album by Zappa's original band the Mothers of Invention, Zappa listed some seventy-two names on the l...

Hart & Soul - The Hart Family Anthology

Hart & Soul - The Hart Family Anthology

2010

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

Hart & Soul: The Hart Family Anthology is a documentary produced and released by WWE Home Video in collaboration with Hart family members. The DVD chr...

Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention: In the 1960's

Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention: In the 1960's

2009

as Himself

Acting

Here's the most detailed, informative, fascinating Zappa & the Mothers doc yet! Their restless experimentation and agitated social satire come into sh...

Frank Zappa - Live in Paris 1980

Frank Zappa - Live in Paris 1980

2008

as Self

8.0
Acting

Recorded Live in Paris in 1980, this is a rare recording of Frank Zappa performing at the peak of his career with his incredible backing band, includi...

Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops

Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops

2008

as Self

5.8
Acting

Halloween, New York City, 1981 Live at The Palladium with Ray White, Steve Vai, Bobby Martin, Tommy Mars, Ed Mann, Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman

Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops

Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops

2008

Music

5.8

Halloween, New York City, 1981 Live at The Palladium with Ray White, Steve Vai, Bobby Martin, Tommy Mars, Ed Mann, Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman

Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives

Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives

2008

as Self

Acting

Frank Zappa - The Broadcast Archives is a collection of live performances from the master of experimental and comedy rock. These Saturday Night Live p...

The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew

2008

as Self (archive footage)

7.3
Acting

A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such leg...

Frank Zappa: Music In Review

Frank Zappa: Music In Review

2008

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Idiosyncratic composer, unique musician and ground-breaking film director…..Frank Zappa packed more into his short lifetime than most men would manage...

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

2007

as Self (archive footage)

6.5
Acting

This episode focuses on Zappa's early 70s albums, Overnight Sensation (1973) and Apostrophy (') (1974). Together they encapsulate Zappa's extraordinar...

Frank Zappa: A Pioneer of the Future of Music

Frank Zappa: A Pioneer of the Future of Music

2007

Acting

Frank Scheffer's (collage like) documentary on the American composer and rock guitarist Frank Zappa, as broadcast by VPRO in the Netherlands April 22,...

Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973

Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973

2007

Acting

On April 1, 2007, Zappa.com unveiled a redesigned website, which included the 30-minute segment from the Roxy performances, which had been used at the...

Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973

Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973

2007

Director

Directing

On April 1, 2007, Zappa.com unveiled a redesigned website, which included the 30-minute segment from the Roxy performances, which had been used at the...

Fuck

Fuck

2006

as Self (archive footage)

6.4
Acting

A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.

EAV Rarities

2006

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

This recording is a rarity documentary about the EAV. The recording was released in 2006 on the DVD "100 Years EAV".

Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme

Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme

2005

as Himself

7.7
Acting

From "The Dub Room Special": 1.Approximate (3:56) 2.Cosmik Debris (5:14) 3.Room Service (5:58) Not For Broadcast 4.Stinkfoot (5:44) 5.Inca Roads...

Derailroaded

Derailroaded

2005

as Self (archive footage)

7.6
Acting

A documentary on the life and music of manic-depressive, paranoid-schizophrenic cult music icon Wild Man Fischer.

Frank Zappa - John, Dan And Me

2004

as Himself

6.0
Acting

1976/12/12 tv-show "saturday night live" opening credits i'm the slime purple lagoon the killer trees peaches en regalia closing credits 1978/1...

Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s

Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s

2002

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

A look at "rock and roll" and other pop music based film of the 1970s.

Frank Zappa: Phase II - The Big Note

2002

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Frank Zappa: Phase Two is a 2002 documentary about Frank Zappa. It features a lot of footage from Scheffer's previous film, but new material from Malc...

Band from Utopia: A Tribute to the Music of Frank Zappa

Band from Utopia: A Tribute to the Music of Frank Zappa

2002

Music

Band from Utopia A Tribute to the Music of Frank Zappa review This tribute to the music of Frank Zappa was recorded live at Jazzopen, Stuttgart, July,...

Frank Zappa: The Present-Day Composer Refuses To Die

2000

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Frank Zappa: The Present-Day Composer Refuses To Die is a 2000 documentary about Frank Zappa.

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

1997

as Himself (archive footage)

Acting

Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles, blog posts...

Porridge and kerosene

1997

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Mats Öberg, born 1971 in Umeå, Sweden, has been living in Stockholm for many years, where he moved when he entered the Royal Academy of Music, where f...

Hey, Hey, We're The Monkees

Hey, Hey, We're The Monkees

1997

as Mike Nesmith (archive footage)

8.8
Acting

Documentary focusing The Monkees, the 1960s pop group originally created for a TV sitcom. Interviews with the band members, the show's creators, and m...

An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa

1994

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa is an Italian documentary that aired on the Videomusic channel on January 7, 1994. It includes footage...

A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa

1993

as Self

Acting

The documentary examines Frank Zappa and his music through archive footage, including unique video excerpts from Austrian television archives featurin...

The Revenge of the Dead Indians

The Revenge of the Dead Indians

1993

as Himself

Acting

This is a full-length documentary honoring the life and work of American composer and artist John Cage. Cage is considered one of the most influential...

Beasts

Beasts

1993

Music

Short animated Hungarian film. Based on works of Hungarian avant-garde artists: Wahorn András, fe Lugossy László, and ef Zámbó István.

The Yellow Shark

The Yellow Shark

1992

as Self

8.0
Acting

This live recording was culled from seven September 1992 concerts given in Vienna, Berlin, and Frankfurt by the Ensemble Modern, a Frankfurt-based cha...

The Yellow Shark

The Yellow Shark

1992

Conductor, Music

8.0

This live recording was culled from seven September 1992 concerts given in Vienna, Berlin, and Frankfurt by the Ensemble Modern, a Frankfurt-based cha...

Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth

1991

as Self

4.5
Acting

Tom sets out to solve world problems, with help from Frank Zappa, Martin Mull, and wife Roseanne.

Pražákům, těm je hej

Pražákům, těm je hej

1991

as Frank Zappa

8.0
Acting

The story begins in 1984 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, few years before the end of Communist era. The band Pražský výběr (Prague's selection) has just re...

Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko

Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko

1991

as Self

Acting

For the past ten years Zappa in composing has turned away from Rock and Roll music - for which he first became famous - and has been working on new, c...

Your vote

1991

as Self

Acting

Educational film convincing kids to vote, hosted by Frank Zappa.

Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko

Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko

1991

Music, Producer

Producing

For the past ten years Zappa in composing has turned away from Rock and Roll music - for which he first became famous - and has been working on new, c...

Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez

1990

Music

On March 24, 1989, the supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground in the pristine waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, spilling 11 million gallons of cr...

Decade

Decade

1989

as Self

7.0
Acting

Interviews with personalities including John Mellencamp, Spike Lee, Lou Reed, Roseanne Barr, David Byrne, George Michael and more, as they reflect on ...

Služební cesta podporučíka Svěráka

1989

as Self (archive footage)

6.0
Acting
Funny

Funny

1988

as Self

Acting

People are asked to tell their favorite jokes.

The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

1988

as Self

7.5
Acting

A one-hour documentary on the making of Frank Zappa's bizarre 1971 comic musical. Vintage private footage from Frank's personal archives plus behind-t...

Frank Zappa: Live in Barcelona

Frank Zappa: Live in Barcelona

1988

8.0
Acting

Frank Zappa's May 17, 1988 concert performance was captured and broadcast by Televisión Española. None of the song performances would make it onto al...

The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

1988

Director, Music, Producer

7.5
Directing Producing Writing

A one-hour documentary on the making of Frank Zappa's bizarre 1971 comic musical. Vintage private footage from Frank's personal archives plus behind-t...

Video From Hell

Video From Hell

1987

as Self

7.0
Acting

In a little over an hour, 'VIDEO FROM HELL' provides a preview of current and projected Honker releases, including 'BABY SNAKES', 'THE TRUE STORY OF 2...

Video From Hell

Video From Hell

1987

Director, Music, Writer

7.0
Directing Writing Producing

In a little over an hour, 'VIDEO FROM HELL' provides a preview of current and projected Honker releases, including 'BABY SNAKES', 'THE TRUE STORY OF 2...

The Amazing Mr. Bickford

The Amazing Mr. Bickford

1987

as Self

5.7
Acting

Several pieces of Frank Zappa's music are set against clay animation by Bruce Bickford.

Uncle Meat

Uncle Meat

1987

as Self / The Imaginary Director

5.7
Acting

This is a documentary about an unfinished movie. Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention try to film the sci-fi epic "Uncle Meat."

The Amazing Mr. Bickford

The Amazing Mr. Bickford

1987

Director, Writer, Music

5.7
Directing Writing Producing

Several pieces of Frank Zappa's music are set against clay animation by Bruce Bickford.

Uncle Meat

Uncle Meat

1987

Writer, Director, Producer

5.7
Writing Directing Producing

This is a documentary about an unfinished movie. Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention try to film the sci-fi epic "Uncle Meat."

Night Flight with Frank Zappa, Porn Wars

1985

as Self

Acting

Frank Zappa stopped by the Night Flight studios in 1985 to talk about music videos, censorship, the PMRC and what it's like to play in his band.

Night Flight with Frank Zappa, Porn Wars

1985

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

Frank Zappa stopped by the Night Flight studios in 1985 to talk about music videos, censorship, the PMRC and what it's like to play in his band.

Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?

Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?

1985

as Self

7.7
Acting

Frank Zappa and his band in a digitally recorded live performance at "The Pier" in New York, NY on August 26, 1984.

Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?

Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?

1985

Director, Producer, Music

7.7
Directing Producing Writing

Frank Zappa and his band in a digitally recorded live performance at "The Pier" in New York, NY on August 26, 1984.

The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers

The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers

1984

as Attila

6.5
Acting

An intelligent, fearless boy living in a superstitious Transylvanian village goes out into the world to figure out what everyone else is afraid of, "t...

Cocaine Blues

Cocaine Blues

1983

as Himself

Acting

A look at the problems associated with cocaine use, including the toll it takes, not only on the users themselves but on society in general.

Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!

Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!

1982

as Self

5.9
Acting

Produced by Frank Zappa in 1982, The Dub Room Special combines footage from a performance at the KCET studios in Los Angeles on August 27, 1974, a con...

Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!

Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!

1982

Music, Director, Writer

5.9
Directing Writing

Produced by Frank Zappa in 1982, The Dub Room Special combines footage from a performance at the KCET studios in Los Angeles on August 27, 1974, a con...

The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years

1982

as Self

Acting

Documentary about the first 20 years of the Rolling Stones with interviews and a lot of rare archive footages all over the world, pictures, TV and liv...

Frank Zappa: New York and Elsewhere

1980

as Self

Acting

Frank Zappa: New York & Elsewhere is an Austrian released TV documentary directed in 1980 by Rudi Dolezal and Hannes Rossacher, aka DoRo productions, ...

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes

1979

as Self

6.4
Acting

Rock artist Frank Zappa hosts a concert in New York City. This movie contains tons of on-stage footage, off-stage footage, and animation.

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes

1979

Director, Producer, Music

6.4
Directing Producing Writing

Rock artist Frank Zappa hosts a concert in New York City. This movie contains tons of on-stage footage, off-stage footage, and animation.

Frank Zappa: We Don't Mess Around

Frank Zappa: We Don't Mess Around

1978

as Self

4.5
Acting

Tracklisting: 1. Pound for a Brown 2. Baby Snakes 3. Deathless Horsie 4. Dancin' Fool 5. Easy Meat 6. Honey Don't You Want A Man Like Me 7. Kee...

Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden

Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden

1973

Acting

TV concert from Zappa, footage from the warm-up was also tapped

Frank Zappa - Over-Nite Sensation

Frank Zappa - Over-Nite Sensation

1973

Acting
Frank Zappa - Over-Nite Sensation

Frank Zappa - Over-Nite Sensation

1973

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here

1972

as Self

6.0
Acting

"On John's 31st birthday, Yoko held an art exhibit, "This Is Not Here", at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, N.Y.. The show was taped and aired o...

Deep Purple: Made In Japan

Deep Purple: Made In Japan

1972

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

Made in Japan was recorded live over three nights during 15–17 August 1972 at Festival Hall, Osaka and at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan. Four of the tracks co...

Frank Zappa filmt 200 Motels

1971

as Self

Acting

Making of "200 Motels".

The Manipulator

The Manipulator

1971

Props

3.8

An insane Hollywood makeup artist kidnaps a woman and keeps her prisoner in a prop-filled warehouse.

200 Motels

200 Motels

1971

as Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)

5.3
Acting

"Touring makes you crazy," Frank Zappa says, explaining that the idea for this film came to him while the Mothers of Invention were touring. The story...

200 Motels

200 Motels

1971

Director, Screenplay, Music

5.3
Directing Writing

"Touring makes you crazy," Frank Zappa says, explaining that the idea for this film came to him while the Mothers of Invention were touring. The story...

Frank Zappa, John Lennon & Yoko Ono: At Fillmore East

Frank Zappa, John Lennon & Yoko Ono: At Fillmore East

1971

Acting

Video of the famous performance released by both Zappa and Lennon

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

1971

as Self

Acting

The Documentary centers around Zappa at home, and on Tour. The amazing thing is that Zappa allowed a guy with a camera to film the band at the Fillmor...

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

1971

Music

The Documentary centers around Zappa at home, and on Tour. The amazing thing is that Zappa allowed a guy with a camera to film the band at the Fillmor...

Amougies (Music Power - European Music Revolution)

Amougies (Music Power - European Music Revolution)

1970

as Self

Acting

A film by Jerome Laperrousaz, showing the festival at Amougies, October 1969.

Pink Floyd: Amougies Pop Festival

Pink Floyd: Amougies Pop Festival

1970

Acting

Actuel Festival, Mont de lnclus, Amougies, Belgium 25 October, 1969, was restored from The Early Years 1965-1972 - Vol. 3 1969 Dramatis/ation Featur...

Burnt Weeny Sandwich

1969

as Self

Acting

A film by Frank Zappa made for the Dilexi Foundation on KQED

Burnt Weeny Sandwich

1969

Music, Director

Directing

A film by Frank Zappa made for the Dilexi Foundation on KQED

Head

Head

1968

as The Critic

6.2
Acting

In this surrealistic and free-form follow-up to the Monkees' television show, the band frolic their way through a series of musical set pieces and vig...

All My Loving

All My Loving

1968

as Self

6.5
Acting

Originally a BBC documentary, this film by Tony Palmer about the 1960's music scene was later released as a standalone DVD by the BFI

You Are What You Eat

You Are What You Eat

1968

3.7
Acting

A montage of the weird, a freak-out film that appeared when the expression was in fashion and in flower, along with the flower people. The film was on...

Mondo Hollywood

Mondo Hollywood

1967

5.3
Acting

Long considered a cult classic, "Mondo Hollywood" captures the underside of Hollywood by documenting a moment in time (1965-67), when an inquisitive t...

Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

1967

as Self

Acting

Documentary about young pop and rock musicians producing music as "a symptom and generator" of social unrest and generation gaps.

Sex in Today's World

1967

as Self

Acting

An examination of changing sexual attitudes in the United States, including comments on the personal and sociological significance of the changes of t...

The Big T.N.T. Show

The Big T.N.T. Show

1965

as Self (uncredited)

7.0
Acting

Live performances by some of the top rock-and-roll acts of the mid 60s. Includes Ray Charles, The Byrds, Joan Baez, Ike and Tina Turner, Donovan, The ...

Run Home Slow

Run Home Slow

1965

Original Music Composer

3.5

Rugged cowgirl, Nell Hagen sets out to retaliate for the hanging of her father Judd, who ruled their valley with an iron fist before the natives revol...

The World's Greatest Sinner

The World's Greatest Sinner

1962

Original Music Composer

6.8

A bored insurance salesman quits his job to go into politics. He first starts preaching about how man is greater than he thinks and that man can live ...

The Male Swagger

N/A

as Guitarist (archive footage)

Acting

Film about male swagger.