Weird Al Yankovic is an American singer, record producer, and actor who has a net worth of $20 million. His witty songs that poke fun at pop culture frequently mimic specific songs by current musical performers.
Since the start of his career, Al Yankovic has released around 150 original songs. Yankovic’s albums have sold over 12 million copies worldwide, making him mainstream, and having six platinum albums certified by RIAA under his belt.
Weird Al Yankovic’s Net Worth (2024)
| Net Worth: | $20 Million |
| Name: | Weird Al Yankovic |
| Profession: | Singer, Record Producer |
| Born: | 23 October 1959 |
| Country: | United States |
| Salary: | $2 Million (Annual) |
| Last Updated | 2024 |
Weird Al Yankovic‘s Net Worth Growth
| Net Worth in 2024 | $20 Million |
| Net Worth in 2023 | $18 Million |
| Net Worth in 2022 | $16 Million |
| Net Worth in 2021 | $13 Million |
| Net Worth in 2020 | $10 Million |
Early Life
Born Alfred Matthew Yankovich, he was born on October 23, 1959, in Downey, California. His father received two Purple Hearts for his service as a physician during World War II, who was of Serbian heritage and moved to California.
Just before Alfred’s sixth birthday, his parents enrolled him in a nearby music school. Alfred honed his accordion skills there. After a salesperson from the school arrived at their door to sell music education, Alfred’s parents decided on accordion.
That was over guitar because they believed it would change rock music. Al eventually took music lessons when he was seven years old. He subsequently discovered rock music and became enamored with it.
His favorite musicians included Elton John, Allan Sherman, and Spike Jones. He graduated from ‘Lynwood High School,’ where he was valedictorian in 1975. He earned a degree in architecture from California Polytechnic State University.
Career
In 2006, nearly three decades into his career, he dropped his first Billboard top ten albums (Straight Outta Lynwood) and song (“White & Nerdy”). His most recent album “Mandatory Fun” debuted at number one for the first time.
Yankovic’s success stems in part from his ability to effectively satirize pop culture through music videos. With the collapse of music television and the rise of social media, he began uploading his videos on YouTube and other video sites.
Later videos were directed by him, and he went on to direct videos for Ben Folds, Hanson, the Black Crowes, and the Presidents of the United States of America. Around the same time, he published his autobiography ‘The Authorized Al.’
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Some of his more well-known melodic parodies include ‘Eat It,’ ‘Fat,’ ‘Smells Like Nirvana,’ ‘White & Nerdy,’ and ‘Word Crimes.’ “Eat It,” a parody of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It,” was his first big hit.
He co-wrote and starred in the mockumentary ‘The Compleat Al,’ centered on his own life, in 1985. In 1988, he performed as the narrator for Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf.” Al wrote and acted in the 1989 video hit UHF.
In 1997, he was the host of the CBS show “Weird Al.” He’s also acted on programs such as ‘How I Met Your Mother’ (2011), ’30 Rock’ (2012), and ‘Drunk History’ (2014). ‘When I Grow Up’ and ‘My New Teacher and Me,’ are two kids novels he’s written.
In 2015, he was featured on the cover of the magazine ‘MAD.’ Al’s work has garnered him 5 Grammy Awards and 11 nominations, as well as 4 gold and 6 platinum albums.
Personal Life
Yankovic’s parents were found dead on April 9, 2004, at their house in Fallbrook, California, following carbon monoxide poisoning caused by their fireplace. He decided to go on with his show in Appleton, Wisconsin.
In order to avoid spiraling into serious depression, he did the concert and ensuing tour as therapeutic and distracting. Yankovic’s parents were found dead on April 9, 2004, at their house following carbon monoxide poisoning caused by their fireplace.
He decided to go on with his show in Appleton, Wisconsin, just hours after his wife informed him of the situation. In order to avoid spiraling into serious depression, he did the concert and ensuing tour as therapeutic and distracting.
Weird Al Yankovic‘s Biography
| Real Name | Alfred Matthew Yankovic |
| Nick Name | Weird Al |
| Age | 65 Years Old |
| Height | In Feet – 6 Feet 0 Inches In Meters – 1.83 m In Centimeters – 183 cm |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 75 Kg In Pounds – 165 lbs |
| Family | Father – Nick Yankovic Mother – Mary Yankovic Sisters – N/A Brothers – Erman Gökçe |
| Girlfriend | N/A |
| Wife | Suzanne Yankovic |
| Children’s | Nina Yankovic |
“As my father used to tell me, the only true sign of success in life is being able to do for a living that which makes you happy.”
– Weird Al Yankovic
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Summary
As of 2024, Weird al Yankovic’s estimated net worth is around $20 million. He is one of America’s most famous parodists with over 150 parodies and original songs under his belt.
He makes a living as a performer, composer, and producer. With over 12 million records sold as of 2007, Yankovic is the most successful comic recording artist of all time.
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