Date of Birth: October 23, 1959
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Alfred Matthew “Weird Al” Yankovic, born October 23, 1959, in Downey, California, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, author, and actor known for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts. Yankovic’s career began in 1976 when he was a high school student, and he sent a homemade tape of a parody song to Dr. Demento, a nationally syndicated comedy radio show. His big break came in 1984 with his parody of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It,” titled “Eat It,” which gained him international acclaim. Yankovic has released over 12 studio albums and has won five Grammy Awards and numerous other accolades. His works span various media, including books, television shows, and films. He has sold more than 12 million albums, making him one of the best-selling comedy recording artists of all time.
5 Interesting Facts about Al Yankovic
1. Al Yankovic learned to play the accordion at the age of seven after his parents offered him a choice between accordion lessons and guitar lessons.
2. He holds a degree in architecture from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.
3. Yankovic was valedictorian of his high school class.
4. His music video for “Fat,” a parody of Michael Jackson’s “Bad,” won a Grammy Award for Best Concept Music Video.
5. He directed several of his own music videos as well as videos for other artists, including Ben Folds and Hanson.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Al Yankovic
1. “You don’t need to be a rock star—if you can make an accordion cool, you can do anything.”
2. “The only way to truly conquer something, as everyone knows, is to laugh at it.”
3. “I’ve always been a big believer in making sure that the art is the best it can be.”
4. “If money can’t buy happiness, then I guess I’ll have to rent it.”
5. “I don’t take myself too seriously. I’m here to entertain people, and that’s what I love to do.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Highest net worth achieved: $20 million
Children
Al Yankovic has one daughter, Nina Yankovic, born in 2003, with his wife Suzanne Krajewski, whom he married in 2001.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Website](https://www.weirdal.com/
2. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weird_Al_Yankovic
3. [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0946148/
4. [Grammy Awards Profile](https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/weird-al-yankovic/7688
5. [NPR Interview](https://www.npr.org/artists/15356953/weird-al-yankovic
