'Weird Al' Yankovic

Birth Name:

Alfred Matthew Yankovic

Birth Place:

Downey, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Composer, Music department, Writer, Producer, Director

Graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a degree in Architecture in 1980
Began learning how to play the accordion at the age of 7
His first major hit song was a parody of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" which he called "Eat It․"
Hosted a radio show during college, where he earned the nickname "Weird Al․"
Recorded his first parody song, a version of The Knack's "My Sharona" called "My Bologna," while he was in college
Best known as a singer-songwriter and music parody artist whose hit songs include "White & Nerdy" and "Amish Paradise․"
His album "Dare to Be Stupid" was the first comedy record to ever be released in the compact disc format

2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
2015BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role - Comedy/Musical:Winner
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series:Nominated
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series:Nominated
2017HMMA Award - Best Song - Animated Film:Nominated
2019OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2022HMMA Award - Best Music Themed Film, Biopic or Musical:Nominated
2022HMMA Award - Best Original Song - Streamed Film (No Theatrical Release):Winner
2023PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Televised or Streamed Motion Pictures:Winner
2023Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Television Movie:Winner
2023Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics:Nominated
2023Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:Nominated
2023SCL Award - Outstanding Original Song for a Comedy or Musical Visual Media Production:Nominated
2023WGA Award (TV) - TV & New Media Motion Pictures:Nominated
2024Astra TV Award - Best Writing in a Limited Series or Streaming Movie:Winner
2024Grammy - Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media:Nominated

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