'Weird Al' Yankovic
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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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Films Featuring 'Weird Al' Yankovic

Ben Folds: The Making of Songs for Silverman

2005

Halloween II

20095.3

The Compleat Al

19856.5

UHF

19896.7

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!

20217.4

Trapped In The Drive-Thru

2007

A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

20236.0

I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story

202410.0

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

19887.3

Weird Al Yankovic in 'Like a Version'

20136.0

The Power of One: The Pokémon 2000 Movie Special

20006.5

The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"

20226.0

Behind the Dementia

2000

Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun

19935.0

“Weird Al” Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour

20116.5

The Palindromists

20216.0

Stalking Emo

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music

19997.0

Haunted Lighthouse 4-D

20035.3

LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation

20226.3

The Moving Picture Co. 1914

2014

It Wants Blood 2

20232.0

Weird Al: Never Off Beat

20231.0

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

20226.7

Nickelodeon Magazine's Big 10 Birthday Bash

20038.5

Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

20237.0

Adventures in Plymptoons!

20112.0

Your Friend Logan

2025

Batman vs. Robin

20157.2

The Soccer Football Movie

20225.7

The Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship

20157.4

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

20106.6

Triumph Presents: Let's Make a Poop Live

Triumph Presents: Let's Make a Poop Live

202410.0

Spy Hard

19965.4

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

20166.6

Desperation Boulevard

19984.7

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

19946.5

Untitled Kestrin Pantera Indie Project

Untitled Kestrin Pantera Indie Project

Tapeheads

19885.4

The Animated Tales of GWAR

20138.5

Weird Al Yankovic at Blizzcon 2016

2016

Sandy Wexler

20175.5

'Weird Al' Yankovic: Fat

19887.1

'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy

20067.7

How to Be a Latin Lover

20176.9

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

20176.4

Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?

20177.6

Candyman: The David Klein Story

20106.6

"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos

1998

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

19916.8

'Weird Al' Yankovic: Live!

19997.0

"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection

20038.3

Star Wars Spoofs

20117.9

Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans

20197.5

The Amazing Johnathan Documentary

20196.1

American Psycho with Huey Lewis and Weird Al

20136.4

Animation Outlaws

20196.3

Green Jelly: 333

19949.0

Safety Patrol!

19984.8

Derailroaded

20057.5

RiffTrax Live: Christmas Shorts-stravaganza!

20098.2

'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home

19967.0

Yankoheit 27

2012

Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe

20207.2

Bill & Ted Face the Music

20205.9

Tiny Tim: King for a Day

20206.1

Al's Brain

20097.0

The Riddler: Riddle Me This

20137.4

Uncle Kent 2

20165.4

The Sparks Brothers

20217.4

This Is GWAR

20216.9

'Weird Al' Yankovic: Alpocalypse

2011

Weird Al's New Year's Makeover Special

Weird Al's New Year's Makeover Special

1997

Mystery Cuddlers

2024

Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular

20246.0

The Postal Service Zoom Auditions

2020

Zabagabee

1987

When We Went MAD!

20255.3

The Naked Gun

20256.4

Tight & Nerdy

202510.0

Annoying Orange: Movie Fruitacular

2014

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass

20265.6

Weezer: Security Threat

Weezer: Security Threat

Don't Download This Song

Don't Download This Song

2006

Peter Asher: Everywhere Man

2026

Purple Rain MTV Premiere Party

Purple Rain MTV Premiere Party