| Trivia that mentions this person: |
| The Care Bears Movie [1985] |
| 'Weird Al' Yankovic'Weird Al' Yankovic mentions this movie in his original song, {You Make Me}, which is a track on his 1988 album, [Even Worse]. |
| The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad [1988] |
| The scene in which Frank descends from the plane and talks to Ed (before 'Weird Al' Yankovic'Weird Al' Yankovic's appearance) is a nod to Jean RenoJean Renoir~'s La Règle du jeu. The dialog is not exactly the same, but the setup mirrors the beginning of that film (a man has achieved a remarkable feat, yet is saddened that his love is not there to greet him). |
| National Treasure [2004] |
| While Gates is attempting to decipher the first clue on board the Charlotte, after Shaw suggests "Prison," Riley says, "Albuquerque. See, I can do it too. Snorkel." This is a reference to the 1998 'Weird Al' Yankovic'Weird Al' Yankovic song, {Albuquerque}, which talks about a man's journey to Albuquerque with his lucky snorkel. |
| UHF [1989] |
| 'Weird Al' Yankovic'Weird Al' Yankovic offered Crispin GloverCrispin Glover the role of Philo. |
| The role of Philo was originally written for Joel HodgsonJoel Hodgson, a friend of 'Weird Al' Yankovic'Weird Al' Yankovic's, and one of the minds behind Mystery Science Theater 3000. |
| In one scene, George and Bob discuss TV lineups. One of the shows mentioned is [Volcano Worshippers Hour]. In high school, 'Weird Al' Yankovic'Weird Al' Yankovic started a "Volcano Worshippers" club just to get in the yearbook. |
| 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection [2003] |
| Choreographer Vincent PatersonVincent Paterson, who played the gang leader on Michael JacksonMichael Jackson's "Beat It" also plays the gang leader on 'Weird Al' Yankovic'Weird Al' Yankovic's own {Eat It}. |
| The photo 'Weird Al' Yankovic'Weird Al' Yankovic rips up in {One More Minute} is the same ex-girlfriend who inspired the song |
| The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear [1991] |
| 'Weird Al' Yankovic'Weird Al' Yankovic has a brief role as a thug who holds the police at the precinct at gunpoint. In the scene, he says, "Ok, Pigs, say your prayers!" followed by Frank slamming the door open and knocking Yankovic's character to the floor. Yankovic said it took more than 20 takes to get the scene done, and that after about 16 takes his leg had turned "a nice shade of purple". The stunt coordinator asked Yankovic at that point if he wanted to wear some padding. Yankovic also recalled that O.J. SimpsonO.J. Simpson felt sorry for him. |
| The Big Bang Theory: Season 7 [2013] |
| The Scavenger Vortex: While riding with Howard, Amy looks through his MP3 player and makes fun of him for listening to 'Weird Al' Yankovic'Weird Al' Yankovic. In reality, Mayim BialikMayim Bialik is actually a huge Weird Al fan. |
| Bill & Ted Face the Music [2020] |
| Some of the cameos during the end credits include comedy-songwriter 'Weird Al' Yankovic'Weird Al' Yankovic, [?] Guillermo Rodriguez from Jimmy KimmelJimmy Kimmel Live! (2003), and British actor [?] Nathan Head. |
