"Weird Al" Yankovic
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic is an American comedy musician, writer, and actor. He is best known for writing and performing comedy songs that often parody specific songs by contemporary musicians. He also performs original songs that are style pastiches of the work of other acts, as well as polka medleys of popular songs, most of which feature his trademark accordion.
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Background
- Born in
- Downey
- Educated at
- California Polytechnic State UniversityLynwood High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album🏆 Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package🏆 Grammy Award for Best Concept Music Video🏆 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Made for Television Movie🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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1959
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