Weird Al Yankovic

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Biography

If imitation was the sincerest form of flattery, then Weird Al Yankovic was arguably the nicest guy in Hollywood. The multi-talented singer, comedian and accordion player made his mark in the music industry by skewering chart-topping singles by the likes of Michael Jackson, Pat Benatar and Madonna with his hilarious song parodies. Yankovic launched his career as a comedian on a Southern California radio show before rising to fame in the 1980s …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer, Music, Other

Awards

2009

Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album

2011

Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album