Weird Al Yankovic Net Worth

What is Weird Al Yankovic’s Net Worth?

Weird Al Yankovic is a musical comedian with a net worth of $20 million. He has created over 150 original songs that make people laugh and has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide. Six of his albums have reached platinum status. Yankovic also directs and publishes his own hilarious music videos on YouTube.

Early Life of Weird Al Yankovic

Alfred Matthew Yankovic was born on October 23rd, 1959 in Downey, California. His father always encouraged him to pursue what made him happy, leading to his love for music.

At age seven, Yankovic had his first accordion lesson and taught himself how to play rock n’ roll music by listening to Elton John. He was also inspired by comedians such as Frank Zappa, Shel Silverstein, and Spike Jones.

Yankovic started high school two years younger than his classmates and participated in plays and clubs, including the National Forensic League and the “Volcano Worshippers Club.”

Weird Al Yankovic’s Career

Weird Al Yankovic started his career as a 16-year-old when Dr. Demento played his taped recordings of parody songs on his radio show. He became a DJ at Cal Poly’s radio station and released his first single, “Take Me Down,” in 1978. After the success of “My Sharona,” Yankovic got a record deal with Capital Records and released his first album in 1983. He gained popularity with songs like “Another One Rides the Bus” and “Eat It” and won two Grammys with producer Rick Derringer.

In 2014, Yankovic released what he called his last “traditional” album, Mandatory Fun. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard charts and received critical acclaim. Yankovic now releases singles whenever inspiration strikes.

Weird Al Yankovic’s Film and TV Projects

Weird Al Yankovic’s most ambitious film project was UHF, a satire of the movie industry. The film flopped and destroyed Yankovic’s confidence for years. However, UHF later became a cult classic, and VHS copies of the film are now worth hundreds of dollars to collectors.

Weird Al has also acted as a host for various MTV shows, and CBS’s The Weird Al Show. In addition, he voices the character of Squid Hat on Cartoon Network’s The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy.

Weird Al Yankovic’s Personal Life

Weird Al Yankovic became a vegan in 1992 after reading Diet for a New America. He is married to Suzanne Krajewski, a marketing executive at 20th Century Fox, and they have one child together. Yankovic is a Christian and abstains from drugs and alcohol.

In 2004, Yankovic’s parents died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Despite learning of their death just hours earlier, Yankovic still performed a scheduled concert that night.

Real Estate Investment

In 2001, Weird Al Yankovic paid $2 million for a 7,000 square-foot home located in the Hollywood Hills. Recently, comparable houses in the area have sold for $7-9 million.