"Weird Al" Yankovic

Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (pronunciation: /ˈjæŋkəvɪk/; born October 23, 1959) is an American singer-songwriter, music producer, accordionist, 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 has sold more than 12 million albums (as of 2007), recorded m... More

Date of birth:

  • Oct 23, 1959 (age 52 years)

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Also known as:

  • Alfred Matthew Yankovic,
  • Alfred Yankovic,
  • "Weird Al" Yankovic,
  • Weird Al Yankovic,
  • "Weird" Al Yankovic,
  • "Wierd Al" Yankovic,
  • ワイアード・アル・ヤンコヴィック,
  • Wierd Al Yankovic,
  • 'Weird Al' Yankovic,
  • ''Weird Al'' Yankovic,
  • Weird Al Yankovich,
  • Yankovic Weird Al,
  • Weird Al,
  • Yankovic, Weird Al

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The Weird Al Show

The Weird Al Show is a television show hosted by "Weird Al" Yankovic. Produced in association with Dick Clark Productions, it aired Saturday mornings on the CBS TV network from September to December 1997. The show was released on DVD on August 15, 2006. The show was similar to Pee-Wee's Playhouse...

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Award Nominee

Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album Nominees

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