'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.
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Acting (72 movies)
Ben Folds: The Making of Songs for Silverman
2005
Halloween II
2009
The Compleat Al
1985
UHF
1989
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!
2021
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
2023
I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
2024
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
1988
Weird Al Yankovic in 'Like a Version'
2013
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
2022
Behind the Dementia
2000
'Weird Al' Yankovic - Live! The Alpocalypse Tour
2011
The Palindromists
2021
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
1999
Haunted Lighthouse 4-D
2003
LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation
2022
The Moving Picture Co. 1914
2014
It Wants Blood 2
2023
Weird Al: Never Off Beat
2023
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022
Nickelodeon Magazine's Big 10 Birthday Bash
2003
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
2023
Your Friend Logan
2025
Batman vs. Robin
2015
The Soccer Football Movie
2022
Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship
2015
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2010
Spy Hard
1996
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016
Desperation Boulevard
1998
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994
Tapeheads
1988
The Animated Tales of GWAR
2013
Weird Al Yankovic at Blizzcon 2016
2016
Sandy Wexler
2017
'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy
2006
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Fat
1988
How to Be a Latin Lover
2017
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
2017
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?
2017
Candyman: The David Klein Story
2010
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
1998
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
1991
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Live!
1999
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection
2003
Star Wars Spoofs
2011
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
2019
The Amazing Johnathan Documentary
2019
American Psycho with Huey Lewis and Weird Al
2013
Animation Outlaws
2019
Green Jelly: 333
1994
Safety Patrol!
1998
Derailroaded
2005
RiffTrax Live: Christmas Shorts-stravaganza!
2009
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
1996
Yankoheit 27
2012
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe
2020
Bill & Ted Face the Music
2020
Tiny Tim: King for a Day
2020
Al's Brain
2009
The Riddler: Riddle Me This
2013
Uncle Kent 2
2016
The Sparks Brothers
2021
This Is GWAR
2021
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Alpocalypse
2011
Mystery Cuddlers
2024
Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular
2024
The Postal Service Zoom Auditions
2020
Zabagabee
1987
When We Went MAD!
2025
The Naked Gun
2025
Tight & Nerdy
2025
Directing (5 movies)
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| The Compleat Al | 1985 | Writer |
| UHF | 1989 | Writer |
| 'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home | 1996 | Writer |
| "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos | 1998 | Writer |
| 'Weird Al' Yankovic: Live! | 1999 | Executive Producer |
| Al's Brain | 2009 | Screenplay |
| Weird: The Al Yankovic Story | 2022 | Writer |
| Weird: The Al Yankovic Story | 2022 | Producer |