Weird Al Yankovic: Biography in Details
Who is Weird Al Yankovic?
Weird Al Yankovic is an American singer, songwriter, film/record producer, satirist, and author. Similarly, his birth name is Alfred Matthew Yankovic.
Likewise, his nickname is The Weird One, The Boneless Boy, and The King of Parody.
Weird Al Yankovic: Age, Parents, Ethnicity, Education
Yankovic was born in Downey, California, the United States on October 23, 1959. His parents are Nick Louis Yankovic (father) and Mary Elizabeth (mother).
He belongs to American nationality and mix (English- Scottish- Irish- Dutch- Welsh) ethnicity. His birth sign is Libra. Talking about his education, firstly, he attended Lynwood High School.
Then, he attended California Polytechnic State University.
Weird Al Yankovic: Professional Career
Talking about his profession, his first recording in 1978, ‘Take Me Down’ which parodied the popular tourist destination ‘Bubblegum Alley’.
In 1979, he also recorded a parody of ‘My Sharona’. In 1983, he released his first self-titled album, ‘Weird Al” Yankovic’, and in 1984 “Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D’, his second album was released.
During 1985, he also released his third studio album, which had the hit single ‘Eat It’, the parody of Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ and in 1986 he released ‘Polka Party!’ which however didn’t achieve great success.
Likewise, Weird Al Yankovic continued to record albums most of which were successful, and in September 1997, he hosted a television show ‘The Weird Al Show.
The show ran till December, that year. In 1999, he also released ‘Running with Scissors’ and in 2003 he came up with ‘Poodle Hat’.
Moreover, his recent works include ‘Straight Outta Lynwood’, and on June 21, 2011, he also released his thirteenth studio album, ‘Alpocalypse’ in which he mocked Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ with his own version, ‘Perform This Way.
Achievements and Awards
Talking about his lifetime achievements and awards, he won BTVA People’s Choice Voice Acting Award for Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role – Comedy/Musical for My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010), and he won Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album for the album “Mandatory Fun.”
Likewise, Weird Al Yankovic won Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album for the album “Poodle Hat.” Similarly, he won the Streamy Award for Best Guest Star in a Web Series for Know Your Meme (2007).
Weird Al Yankovic: Salary, Net Worth
There is no information regarding his salary. His net worth is around $20 million as of 2022.
Weird Al Yankovic: Rumors and Controversy
There are no such controversies and rumors related to Weird Al Yankovic’s professional and personal life. He is far from rumors and controversy.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Talking about his body measurements, Weird has a height of 6 feet. Additionally, he weighs is 79Kg. Similarly, his hair color is dark brown and his eye color is dark brown.
Social Media
Talking about his social media, Yankovic is active on social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. He has 2 million followers on Facebook.
Likewise, Weird Al Yankovic has 5 million followers on Twitter. Similarly, he has 559K followers on Instagram.
Weird Al Yankovic’s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February | Saturday |
| 2025 | February | Monday |
| 2026 | February | Tuesday |
| 2027 | February | Wednesday |
| 2028 | February | Thursday |
Weird Al Yankovic’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October | Wednesday |
| 2025 | October | Thursday |
| 2026 | October | Friday |
| 2027 | October | Saturday |
| 2028 | October | Monday |