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"Weird Al" Yankovic

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


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Born:
Oct 23, 1959 In Lynwood, California, USA
Movie/TV Credits:
50
First Appeared:
In the movie The Compleat Al 1985-08-07
Latest Project:
Movie I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story 2024-01-20
Known For
Poster of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Poster of The Daily Show
Filmography
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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