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Ahmet Emuukha Rodin Zappa (born
May 15,
1974) is an
American musician, actor and novelist.
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. Zappa's father was of Sicilian, Greek-Arab and French descent and his mother was of Danish, French, Irish and Portuguese ancestry. 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?).
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.
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. The movie is in production with screenwriter
Tim Firth assisting, and an expected release in 2009.
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. He is also writing a sequel to
The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless.
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".
Zappa is the uncle of two nieces Mathilda Plum (Moon's daughter) and Zola Frank (Dweezil's Daughter).
Discography
Filmography
Pump Up the Volume (1990) - Jaime
Jack Frost (1998) - Snow plow driver
Ready To Rumble (2000) - Cashier
Fraggle Rock (Announced, October 2006) - writer
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)Further Information
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