Mary Yankovic was an American actress who is best known for her appearances in ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic: I Lost on Jeopardy (1984), ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic: There’s No Going Home (1996), and ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Live! (1999).
Personal and Family Life
Mary Yankovic was born on February 7, 1923, in Kentucky, USA. She was married to Nick Yankovic on August 14, 1949, and they had one child together. She was the mother of the famous musician ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic. She and her husband were known to have a loving family life.
Death and Legacy
Mary Yankovic passed away on April 9, 2004, in Fallbrook, California, due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. She and her husband Nick were believed to have been affected by a closed flue in their fireplace. Her legacy continues through her son, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, who carries her influence in his work.
Filmography
| Title | Type | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic: I Lost on Jeopardy | Music Video | 1984 | Mary Yankovic |
| Bad Hair Day: The Videos | Video | 1996 | Amish Woman (uncredited) |
| ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic: Amish Paradise | Music Video | 1996 | Mary Yankovic (uncredited) |
| The ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Video Library: His Greatest Hits | Video | 1996 | Mom (I Lost On Jeopardy) (uncredited) |
| The Weird Al Show | TV Series | 1997 | Mary Yankovic (uncredited) |