"Weird Al" Yankovic Celebrated His 65th Birthday with a Hilarious Biopic

"Weird Al" Yankovic, renowned for his distinctive parody music, has been active for over four decades and has achieved significant commercial success. He recently celebrated his 65th birthday, marking a milestone in his prolific career. In a 2022 interview, he discussed the release of his biopic titled Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, which he co-wrote. Unlike traditional biopics, this film takes a comedic approach, utilizing humor and parody to showcase Al's life rather than pursuing emotional depth. It is structured as a joke-a-minute parody of the genre, reflecting Yankovic's unique style. Throughout the interview, he shared insights into his early passion for music, including how he learned to play the accordion at a young age. Al also recounted his journey into creating parody songs, highlighting a pivotal moment when he realized he could make a living by focusing on humorous songs that often parody food-related themes.