Joe Travers
ActingAbout Joe Travers
Grammy award winner Joe Travers has been playing drums in the Los Angeles area for twenty-five years. A Berklee College Of Music graduate, Joe moved to LA in 1992 and by March 1993 he had landed the gig with Dweezil & Ahmet Zappa's group "Z". Since then Joe has gone on to play for many acts over the years including Duran Duran, Lisa Loeb, Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes), Billy Idol, Zappa Plays Zappa and Eric Johnson. When Joe is not on the road, he spends his time being the "Vaultmeister" for the Zappa Family Trust. This entails being in charge of archiving and preserving the legacy of legend Frank Zappa, working closely with the Trust co-producing and supervising future projects. Joe continues to play with The Mike Keneally Band, and most recently will be touring with guitar legend Joe Satriani.
Joe Travers Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Joe Travers reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Joe Travers's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Joe Travers's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Joe Travers Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joe Travers's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Joe Travers has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out! | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Zappa | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Mike Keneally Band: Bakin' @ The Potato! | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Zappa Plays Zappa | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Frank Zappa: Phase II - The Big Note | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Frank Zappa: The Present-Day Composer Refuses To Die | Self | Flop | Similar → |
Joe Travers - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joe Travers?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joe Travers is "Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!" with a rating of 8.6/10.
How many movies has Joe Travers acted in?
Joe Travers has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joe Travers?
Other notable films include "Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily", "Zappa", and "Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation".



