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Moon Unit Zappa

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Moon Unit Zappa
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Moon Unit Zappa was born on 28 September 1967 in New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for The Spirit of '76 (1990), National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) and Normal Life (1990). She was previously married to Paul Doucette.
BornSeptember 28, 1967
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BornSeptember 28, 1967
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      • 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Olivia d'Abo and David Cassidy in The Spirit of '76 (1990)
    The Spirit of '76
    5.8
    • Cheryl Dickman(as Moon Zappa)
    • 1990
    Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill, and Jason Lively in National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)
    National Lampoon's European Vacation
    6.2
    • Rusty's California Girl(as Moon Zappa)
    • 1985
    Moon Unit Zappa in Normal Life (1990)
    Normal Life
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Tess Harlow
    Marisa Ryan in Love Always (1996)
    Love Always
    5.6
    • Mary Ellen
    • 1996

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Dallas Jay Hunter in Essere Amato (2018)
      Essere Amato
      5.2
      Short
      • Beatrice
      • 2018
    • World Gone Water (2015)
      World Gone Water
      Short
      • Reader
      • 2015
    • High School USA! (2013)
      High School USA!
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Tracy
      • Tracey
      • Mrs. Lamber (as Moon Zappa)
      • 2013
    • Tom Berenger, James Brolin, Peter Coyote, Tatum O'Neal, Patrick Muldoon, and William Shockley in Last Will (2011)
      Last Will
      4.6
      • Belinda DeNovi
      • 2011
    • Love & Distrust (2010)
      Love & Distrust
      3.5
      Video
      • Donna (segment "Auto Motives")
      • 2010
    • James Pickens Jr., Ellen Pompeo, and Chandra Wilson in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
      Grey's Anatomy
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Kelly (as Moon Zappa)
      • 2010
    • Amy Brenneman, Brian Benben, Benjamin Bratt, Taye Diggs, Kate Walsh, Paul Adelstein, Caterina Scorsone, and KaDee Strickland in Private Practice (2007)
      Private Practice
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Jenny (as Moon Zappa)
      • 2007
    • Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, Josh Radnor, and Cobie Smulders in How I Met Your Mother (2005)
      How I Met Your Mother
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Stacy (as Moon Zappa)
      • 2006
    • Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
      Curb Your Enthusiasm
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Haboos (as Moon Zappa)
      • 2004
    • Behind the Seams (2000)
      Behind the Seams
      4.0
      • Astric
      • 2000
    • Jack Black, Kyle Gass, and Tenacious D in Tenacious D (1997)
      Tenacious D
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Art Gallery Visitor (as Moon Zappa)
      • 2000
    • Christina Applegate in The Giving Tree (2000)
      The Giving Tree
      3.9
      • Alex (as Moon Zappa)
      • 2000
    • Robert Downey Jr. and Scott Gorman in Auto Motives (2000)
      Auto Motives
      4.2
      Short
      • Donna
      • 2000
    • Michael Keaton and Kelly Preston in Jack Frost (1998)
      Jack Frost
      5.5
      • School Teacher (uncredited)
      • 1998
    • Anarchy TV (1998)
      Anarchy TV
      4.6
      • Katie (as Moon Zappa)
      • 1998

    Writer

    • In the Dog House
      7.2
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2005
    • Ugly (2004)
      Ugly
      6.6
      Short
      • Writer (as Moon Zappa)
      • 2004

    Director

    • Ugly (2004)
      Ugly
      6.6
      Short
      • Director (as Moon Zappa)
      • 2004

    Videos3

    Last Will
    Trailer 1:49
    Last Will
    The Boys Next Door
    Trailer 2:04
    The Boys Next Door
    The Boys Next Door
    Trailer 2:04
    The Boys Next Door
    The Brutal Truth
    Trailer 1:31
    The Brutal Truth

    Personal details

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      • Official Site
    • Alternative names
      • Moon
    • Height
      • 5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
    • Born
      • September 28, 1967
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Paul DoucetteJune 1, 2002 - April 2014 (divorced, 1 child)
    • Children
      • Mathilda Doucette Zappa
    • Parents
        Frank Zappa
    • Relatives
        Dweezil Zappa(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Single: "Valley Girl".
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Got her middle name from the idea that her birth made parents Frank Zappa and Gail Zappa a "family unit".
    • Quotes
      Gag me with a spoon.

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