Barry Hansen
Acting
Born 1941-04-02
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Biography
Barret Eugene 'Barry' Hansen, known professionally as Dr. Demento, is an American radio broadcaster and record collector specializing in novelty songs, comedy, and strange or unusual recordings dating from the early days of phonograph records to the present. Hansen created the Demento persona in 1970 while working at Los Angeles station KPCC -FM.
Known For
Popular credits
The Simpsons
Dr. Demento (voice)
UHF
Whipped Cream Eater
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
Dr. Demento
The Compleat Al
Self (Dr. Demento)
The Weird Al Show
Dr. Demento
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
Self (as Dr. Demento)
The Spike Jones Story
Self
The Pursuit of Happiness
Self
Behind the Dementia
Dr. Demento / Himself
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
Self
Neil Hamburger: Western Music and Variety
Dr. Demento
Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party
Dr. Demento
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Cashier, Dancer, Technician
Your Friend Logan
Self
Fish Heads
Bum
Zabagabee
Self
Prime Times
Dr. Demento
America's Top 10
Dr. Demento