'Weird Al' Yankovic
Biography
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (born October 23, 1959) is an American singer-songwriter, music producer, actor, comedian, writer, satirist, and parodist. Yankovic is known for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and that often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts. Since his first-aired comedy song in 1976, he had sold more than 12 million albums (as of 2007), recorded more than 150 parody and original songs, and has performed more than 1,000 live shows. His works have earned him three Grammy Awards among nine nominations, four gold records, and six platinum records in the United States. Yankovic's first top ten Billboard album (Straight Outta Lynwood) and single ("White & Nerdy") were both released in 2006, nearly three decades into his career. Yankovic's success comes in part from his effective use of music video to further parody popular culture, the song's original artist, and the original music videos themselves, scene-for-scene in some cases. He directed later videos himself and went on to direct for other artists including Ben Folds, Hanson, Black Crowes, and The Presidents of the United States of America. In addition to recording his albums, Yankovic wrote and starred in the film, UHF, and television show, The Weird Al Show. He has also made guest appearances on many television shows, in addition to starring in Al TV specials on MTV. Description above from the Wikipedia article "Weird Al" Yankovic, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Ben Folds: The Making of Songs for Silverman
Weird Al Yankovic
Halloween II
Self
The Compleat Al
George Newman
UHF
Self - Singer, Songwriter, Accordionist
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!
Trapped In The Drive-Thru
Self
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Self (archive footage)
I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
'Weird Al'
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Self
Weird Al Yankovic in 'Like a Version'
Self
The Power of One: The Pokémon 2000 Movie Special
Self
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
himself
Behind the Dementia
Giles Standish
Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
Himself
'Weird Al' Yankovic - Live! The Alpocalypse Tour
Self
The Palindromists
Self
Stalking Emo
Self
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
Waiter
Haunted Lighthouse 4-D
Vic Vankoh (voice)
LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation
Jesus
The Moving Picture Co. 1914
Melvin Baldron
It Wants Blood 2
himself
Weird Al: Never Off Beat
Tony Scotti
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Self
Nickelodeon Magazine's Big 10 Birthday Bash
Self - Performer
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Self
Adventures in Plymptoons!
Self
Your Friend Logan
Barton Mathis / Dollmaker (voice)
Batman vs. Robin
'Weird Al' Yankovic (voice)
The Soccer Football Movie
Rubberduck (voice)
Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship
Producer
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Self
Triumph Presents: Let's Make a Poop Live
Himself
Spy Hard
Hammerleg Lead Singer
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Himself
Desperation Boulevard
'Weird Al' Yankovic
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Untitled Kestrin Pantera Indie Project
Himself
Tapeheads
Himself
The Animated Tales of GWAR
Himself
Weird Al Yankovic at Blizzcon 2016
Self
Sandy Wexler
Himself
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Fat
Nerd
'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy
'Weird Al' Yankovic
How to Be a Latin Lover
Self
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Uncle Muscles
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?
Himself
Candyman: The David Klein Story
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
"You pigs...say your prayers."
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
Himself
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Live!
Himself
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection
Himself
Star Wars Spoofs
Gentleman Ghost / Darkseid (voice)
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
Self
The Amazing Johnathan Documentary
Self
American Psycho with Huey Lewis and Weird Al
Self
Animation Outlaws
Cameo - Himself
Green Jelly: 333
Weird Al
Safety Patrol!
Self
Derailroaded
Himself
RiffTrax Live: Christmas Shorts-stravaganza!
Self
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
Self (Archive Footage)
Yankoheit 27
Shirt Cannon Guy (voice)
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe
Guy Playing Accordion (uncredited)
Bill & Ted Face the Music
Narrator
Tiny Tim: King for a Day
Self / Phineas Gage
Al's Brain
The Riddler (voice)
The Riddler: Riddle Me This
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Uncle Kent 2
Self
The Sparks Brothers
Self
This Is GWAR
Self
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Alpocalypse
Self
Weird Al's New Year's Makeover Special
Rich Jerk
Mystery Cuddlers
Self
Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular
Self
The Postal Service Zoom Auditions
Self
Zabagabee
Self
When We Went MAD!
'Weird Al' Yankovic
The Naked Gun
Self
Tight & Nerdy
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
80
Gender
Male
Birthday
1959-10-23
Place of Birth
Lynwood, California, USA
Also Known As
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic