Biography
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.
Acted in 104
2020s
- 2026
Mandelbrot Hall: Pilot
Jimmy (voice)
- 2025
- 2024
The Charlie Puth Show
'Weird Al' Yankovic · 1 episode
- 2023
It Wants Blood 2
Melvin Baldron
- 2022
Reno 911! Defunded
Nuge · 1 episode
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Version, Great Job?
Uncle Muscles
- 2016
Uncle Kent 2
"Weird Al" Yankovic
- 2015
- 2014
Annoying Orange: Movie Fruitacular
Bruce Dillas / Pumpkin
The Moving Picture Co. 1914
Jesus
- 2013
The Riddler: Riddle Me This
The Riddler (voice)
- 2012
Animal Man
Animal Man (voice) · 4 episodes
- 2010
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Producer
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
Trapped In The Drive-Thru
Movie
- 2006
'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy
Nerd
- 2005
Ben Folds: The Making of Songs for Silverman
Movie
- 2004
- 2003
Haunted Lighthouse 4-D
Waiter
- 2001
- 2000
The Brak Show
Petroleum Joe (voice) · 1 episode
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Movie
Safety Patrol!
Weird Al
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
Green Jelly: 333
Cameo - Himself
- 1993
Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
Giles Standish
- 1992
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1985
No release date
Star Wars Detours
4-LOM (voice) · 1 episode
Sound 12
2010s
- 2018
Cartoon Hell
Theme Song Performance
- 2017
- 2016
- 2012
Animal Man
Songs
2000s
- 2005
Ben Folds: The Making of Songs for Silverman
Musician
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
Music
1980s
- 1989
60UHF
Songs
- 1986
- 1984
Wrote 6
2020s
- 2022
2000s
- 2009
AL’S BRAIN: A 3-D Journey through the Human Brain with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Screenplay
1990s
- 1998
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Writer
- 1996
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
Writer
1980s
- 1989
- 1985
The Compleat Al
Writer
Directed 6
2010s
- 2011
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Alpocalypse
Director
2000s
- 2009
AL’S BRAIN: A 3-D Journey through the Human Brain with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Director
- 2006
'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy
Director
- 2003
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection
Director
1990s
- 1998
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Director
1980s
- 1984
Al TV
Director
Produced 3
2020s
- 2022
1990s
- 1999
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Live!
Executive Producer
- 1997
Created 2
1990s
- 1997
- 1993
Al Music
Creator
Appearances90
2020s
- 2026
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
Self
- 2025
Tight & Nerdy
Self
Your Friend Logan
Self
- 2024
Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular
Self
Grave Conversations
Self · 1 episode
I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
Self (archive footage)
- 2023
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Self
- 2022
- 2021
This Is GWAR
Self
The Palindromists
Self
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Work in Progress
Self · 1 episode
Gemini Home Entertainment
Himself, Woodcrawler · 1 episode
Ultramechatron Team Go!
Self · 1 episode
UnMade
Himself · 1 episode
- 2018
The Aquabats! Saturday Morning!
Self · 1 episode
- 2017
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Self
My Brother, My Brother and Me
Himself · 1 episode
- 2016
Weird Al Yankovic at Blizzcon 2016
Himself
Hidden America with Jonah Ray
Self · 1 episode
- 2015
- 2014
Gaming Show (In My Parents Garage)
Self · 1 episode
- 2013
The Animated Tales of GWAR
Himself
Weird Al Yankovic in 'Like a Version'
Self
American Psycho with Huey Lewis and Weird Al
Self
- 2012
Yankoheit 27
Self (Archive Footage)
- 2011
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Alpocalypse
Self
“Weird Al” Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour
Himself
Adventures in Plymptoons!
Self
Star Wars Spoofs
Himself
- 2010
Candyman: The David Klein Story
Himself
2000s
- 2009
RiffTrax Live: Christmas Shorts-stravaganza!
Himself
AL’S BRAIN: A 3-D Journey through the Human Brain with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Self / Phineas Gage
- 2008
Shatner's Raw Nerve
Self · 1 episode
- 2005
Derailroaded
Self
- 2003
Nickelodeon Magazine's Big 10 Birthday Bash
Self
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection
Himself
- 2002
- 2000
The Power of One: The Pokémon 2000 Movie Special
Self
Behind the Dementia
himself
1990s
- 1999
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Live!
Himself
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
Self
- 1998
Desperation Boulevard
Himself
- 1996
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
Self
- 1995
MADtv
Self · 1 episode
- 1994
- 1993
Al Music
Self · 3 episodes
1980s
- 1988
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Fat
Himself
- 1987
Zabagabee
Self
- 1985
The Compleat Al
Self
- 1984
Al TV
Self · 11 episodes
No release date
Stalking Emo
Self
Thanked in the credits1
2020s
- 2021