From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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
Movie | I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story | Self (archive footage) | 2024-01-20 |
Movie | Under the Smogberry Trees | Himself | 2022 |
Movie | LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation | Vic Vankoh (voice) | 2022-08-05 |
Movie | Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! | Self - Singer, Songwriter, Accordionist | 2021-10-29 |
Series | The History of Comedy | Himself | 2017-02-09 |
Movie | How to Be a Latin Lover | 'Weird Al' Yankovic | 2017-03-06 |
Movie | Sandy Wexler | Self | 2017-04-14 |
Movie | Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs | Self | 2017-11-18 |
Movie | Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping | Hammerleg Lead Singer | 2016-06-03 |
Series | Ask the Storybots | Unknown | 2016-08-12 |
Movie | Uncle Kent 2 | "Weird Al" Yankovic | 2016-08-26 |
Movie | Batman vs. Robin | Barton Mathis / Dollmaker (voice) | 2015-04-03 |
Movie | Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship | Rubberduck (voice) | 2015-10-18 |
Series | Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp | Jackie | 2015-07-31 |
Movie | The Moving Picture Co. 1914 | Jesus | 2014-01-01 |
Movie | Weird Al Yankovic in 'Like a Version' | Self | 2013-09-20 |
Movie | The Animated Tales of GWAR | Himself | 2013-11-14 |
Series | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Himself - Co-host | 2012-06-08 |
Movie | Adventures in Plymptoons! | Himself | 2011-05-30 |
Movie | 'Weird Al' Yankovic - Live! The Alpocalypse Tour | Himself | 2011-10-01 |
Movie | Weird: The Al Yankovic Story | Producer | 2010-03-22 |
Movie | Halloween II | Weird Al Yankovic | 2009-08-28 |
Movie | 'Weird Al' Yankovic: Trapped in the Drive-Thru | 2007-03-19 | |
Series | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | 2007-02-11 | |
Series | Yo Gabba Gabba! | Al the Ringmaster | 2007-08-20 |
Movie | 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy | Nerd | 2006-06-22 |
Series | How I Met Your Mother | Unknown | 2005-09-19 |
Series | Best Week Ever | Unknown | 2004-01-23 |
Movie | The Haunted Lighthouse | Waiter | 2003-03-07 |
Series | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Unknown | 2003-12-03 |
Series | Pet Star | Unknown | 2002-08-09 |
Series | Sabrina: The Animated Series | Unknown | 1999-09-06 |
Movie | Desperation Boulevard | Himself | 1998-06-01 |
Movie | Safety Patrol! | Weird Al | 1998-03-29 |
Series | The Weird Al Show | Unknown | 1997-09-13 |
Movie | Spy Hard | Himself | 1996-05-24 |
Series | The Daily Show | Unknown | 1996-07-22 |
Series | MADtv | Unknown | 1995-10-14 |
Movie | Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult | 'Weird Al' Yankovic | 1994-03-18 |
Series | Space Ghost Coast to Coast | Unknown | 1994-04-15 |
Series | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Unknown | 1992-05-25 |
Series | Eek! The Cat | 1992-09-11 | |
Movie | The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear | "You pigs...say your prayers." | 1991-06-28 |
Series | The Simpsons | Unknown | 1989-12-17 |
Movie | UHF | George Newman | 1989-07-21 |
Movie | 'Weird Al' Yankovic: Fat | Himself | 1988-04-12 |
Movie | Tapeheads | Himself | 1988-10-21 |
Movie | The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! | 'Weird Al' | 1988-12-02 |
Movie | The Compleat Al | Self | 1985-08-07 |
Series | Amazing Stories | Unknown | 1985-09-29 |
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