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Biography

Early life

Zappa was born in Los Angeles, California, the third of four children born to Adelaide Gail Sloatman, who worked in business, and musician Frank Zappa.^[1] Zappa's father was of Sicilian, Greek-Arab and French descent and his mother was of Danish, French, Irish and Portuguese ancestry.^[2] Zappa was named after Ahmet Ertegün, one of two brothers who founded and headed Atlantic Records and played an important role in Frank Zappa's early career. Zappa has released several albums with his brother Dweezil Zappa, as well as writing the song "Frogs With Dirty Little Lips" with his father. He also has two sisters named Moon Unit Zappa and Diva Zappa and has also appeared in a few feature films and television programs, sometimes appearing as a program host in the latter (see Robotica, But Can They Sing?). Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Frank Vincent Zappa[1] (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American composer, musician, and film director. ... Ahmet Ertegün (July 31, 1923 – December 14, 2006) was the Turkish-American co-founder and executive of Atlantic Records, described as one of the most significant figures in the modern recording industry [1] . He also co-founded the New York Cosmos soccer team of the North American Soccer League. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... Dweezil Zappa (born September 5, 1969, in Los Angeles, California) is a heavy metal guitarist. ... Moon Unit Zappa (born September 28, 1967, in New York City) is the oldest child of late American rock star Frank Zappa and Gail Sloatman; she goes by the name Moon Zappa. ... Diva Thin Muffin Zappa (born July 30, 1979 in Los Angeles, California) is the youngest child of Frank Zappa and is the sister of Moon Unit Zappa, Dweezil Zappa and Ahmet Zappa. ... A reel of film, which predates digital cinematography. ... A television program (US), television programme (UK) or simply television show is a segment of programming in television broadcasting. ... Robotica Logo Robotica was a robot combat show produced for the American television cable channel TLC, a subsidiary of the Discovery Channel. ... But Can They Sing? is a reality television series that premiered on October 30th, 2005 on VH1 as part of its celebreality programming. ...

Career

In 2000, Zappa appeared in the film Ready to Rumble. Along with his brother Dweezil, he also performed a cover of Britney Spears' song "...Baby, One More Time" for the film's soundtrack. The song makes use of a Wah-wah pedal and heavy guitar riffs. Ready to Rumble is a 2000 comedy movie directed by Brian Robbins and written by Steven Brill, which is based on the now defunct professional wrestling promotion, World Championship Wrestling. ... Dweezil Zappa (born September 5, 1969, in Los Angeles, California) is a heavy metal guitarist. ... Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is a Grammy Award-winning[1] American pop singer, dancer, actress, author and songwriter. ... This article is about the effect pedal, also known as a Wah. ...

In July 2006, Zappa saw the release of his debut novel, entitled The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless, aimed at younger readers. The rights to a movie have already been bought by Disney.^[3] The movie is in production with screenwriter Tim Firth assisting, and an expected release in 2009.^[4] Tim Firth is an English dramatist, screenwriter and songwriter. ...

On October 19, 2006, The Jim Henson Company announced it had hired Ahmet to write a treatment for a feature film version of the hit 1980s television show Fraggle Rock.^{[citation needed]} He is also writing a sequel to The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless.^[5] is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jim Hensen Company in Los Angeles The Jim Henson Company is an American company founded in 1958 by puppeteer Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets. ... For the animated television series, see Fraggle Rock (animated TV series). ...

Personal life

Zappa married actress Selma Blair on January 24, 2004, at Carrie Fisher's mansion in Beverly Hills, California. Blair filed for divorce at the Los Angeles Superior Court on June 21, 2006, citing irreconcilable differences. In a statement to People, a spokesperson for the couple said, "Selma and Ahmet have decided to divorce but love each other very much and will continue to be close friends".^[6] Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... Selma Blair (born June 23, 1972) is an American actress. ... is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Carrie Frances Fisher (born October 21, 1956) is an American actress, screenwriter and novelist. ... Beverly Hills redirects here. ... Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the ending of a marriage before the death of either spouse. ... is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Irreconcilable differences are one possible grounds for a divorce in the United States; often they are used as justification for a no-fault divorce. ...

Zappa is the uncle of two nieces Mathilda Plum (Moon's daughter) and Zola Frank (Dweezil's Daughter).

Discography

• Confessions (1991)
• Shampoohorn (1994)
• Music For Pets (1996)

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Filmography

• Pump Up the Volume (1990) - Jaime
• Jack Frost (1998) - Snow plow driver
• Ready To Rumble (2000) - Cashier
• Fraggle Rock (Announced, October 2006) - writer

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Television

• Robotica - host for three seasons (2001-2002)
• webRIOT - host (1999)
• Happy Hour - host (1999)
• But Can They Sing? - host (2005)
• Head Case Ep #105 (Parental Guidance Required) - Starz Channel Original Series - self (2008)

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References

External links

• Ahmet Zappa at the Internet Movie Database