Weird Al Yankovic's Real Name: Alfred Matthew Yankovic
Weird Al Yankovic → Alfred Matthew Yankovic
Quick answer: "Weird Al" Yankovic's real name is Alfred Matthew Yankovic. He was born on October 23, 1959, in Downey, California, and grew up in Lynwood.
Birth name and parody career
His official FAQ and LOC identify Alfred Matthew Yankovic; "Weird Al" is the performing nickname (weirdal.com FAQ; LOC; Guardian profile). An accordionist and comedy songwriter, he built a career on song parodies ("Eat It," "Amish Paradise," "White & Nerdy") and polka medleys.
Multiple Grammy wins and a 2022 biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (with Daniel Radcliffe) renewed interest in his catalog.
Name note
Legal credits use Alfred Matthew Yankovic; consumer branding always includes the quotation-marked Weird Al.
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FAQ
Real name?
Alfred Matthew Yankovic.
Born?
October 23, 1959, Downey, California.
Is Weird Al legal?
Nickname/stage styling; birth name Alfred Matthew.
Famous parody?
Eat It (Michael Jackson's Beat It), among many.
Instrument?
Accordion (and more).
Biopic?
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022).