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Jimmy Carl Black

Born 1938-02-01
El Paso, Texas, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

James Carl Inkanish, Jr. (February 1, 1938 – November 1, 2008), known professionally as Jimmy Carl Black, was a drummer and vocalist for The Mothers of Invention.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Jimmy Carl Black

Classic Albums
TV
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Classic Albums

1997
TMDB3.9
Zappa
Movie
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Zappa

2020
TMDB3.6
200 Motels
Movie
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200 Motels

1971
TMDB2.5
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Movie
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Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

2016
TMDB3.7
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
Movie
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Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

2007
TMDB3.3
Mondo Hollywood
Movie
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Mondo Hollywood

1967
TMDB3.4
Uncle Meat
Movie
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Uncle Meat

1987
TMDB3.1
Panama Red
Movie
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Panama Red

1976
TMDB2.5
Video from Hell
Movie
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Video from Hell

1987
TMDB3.6
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
Movie
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The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

1988
TMDB3.6

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (18 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention: Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention: Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968Self / AppearanceMovie2024
ZappaZappaSelf - Drums (archive footage)Movie2020
Kosmische Brocken - Frank Zappa und die DeutschenKosmische Brocken - Frank Zappa und die DeutschenSelf / AppearanceMovie2018
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own WordsEat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own WordsSelf (archive footage)Movie2016
Where's the Beer and when do we get paid?Where's the Beer and when do we get paid?himselfMovie2013
Wild ThingSelfMovie2012
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention: In the 1960'sFrank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention: In the 1960'sSelf / AppearanceMovie2009
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite SensationClassic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite SensationSelf (archive footage)Movie2007
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain BeefheartThe Artist Formerly Known As Captain BeefheartHimselfMovie1997
Classic AlbumsClassic AlbumsSelf (archive footage)TV Series1997
An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank ZappaSelfMovie1994
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank ZappaSelfMovie1993
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 MotelsThe True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 MotelsSelfMovie1988
Video from HellVideo from HellSelfMovie1987
Uncle MeatUncle MeatSelfMovie1987
Panama RedPanama RedSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
200 Motels200 MotelsLonesome Cowboy BurtMovie1971
Mondo HollywoodMondo HollywoodSelf / AppearanceMovie1967