Actor
'Weird Al' Yankovic
Born October 23, 1959 in Lynwood, California, USA34 films
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.
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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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First watchThe Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!19887.3as 'Weird Al'When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.View filmEssential films
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34 films as actor- TBAUntitled Kestrin Pantera Indie Project
- TBAWeezer: Security Threat
- 2026Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass'Weird Al' Yankovic
- 2025The Naked Gun'Weird Al' Yankovic
- 2024Mystery CuddlersRich Jerk
- 2023It Wants Blood 2Melvin Baldron
- 2022The Soccer Football Movie'Weird Al' Yankovic (voice)
- 2022Weird: The Al Yankovic StoryTony Scotti
- 2022LEGO Star Wars Summer VacationVic Vankoh (voice)
- 2020Bill & Ted Face the MusicGuy Playing Accordion (uncredited)
- 2020Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the UniverseShirt Cannon Guy (voice)
- 2019Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen TitansGentleman Ghost / Darkseid (voice)
- 2017Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?Uncle Muscles
- 2017How to Be a Latin Lover'Weird Al' Yankovic
- 2016Uncle Kent 2"Weird Al" Yankovic
- 2016Popstar: Never Stop Never StoppingHammerleg Lead Singer
- 2015The Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical FriendshipRubberduck (voice)
- 2015Batman vs. RobinThe Dollmaker (voice)
- 2014Annoying Orange: Movie FruitacularBruce Dillas / Pumpkin
- 2014The Moving Picture Co. 1914Jesus
- 2013The Riddler: Riddle Me ThisThe Riddler (voice)
- 2010Weird: The Al Yankovic StoryProducer
- 2009Halloween IIWeird Al Yankovic
- 2007Trapped In The Drive-Thru
- 2006'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & NerdyNerd
- 2003Haunted Lighthouse 4-DWaiter
- 1998"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
- 1998Safety Patrol!Weird Al
- 1994Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult'Weird Al' Yankovic
- 1993Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has BegunGiles Standish
- 1991The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear"You pigs...say your prayers."
- 1989UHFGeorge Newman
- 1988The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!'Weird Al'
- 1988TapeheadsWeird Al