Barry Hansen
Acting
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.
Born: April 2, 1941
Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Known For
Filmography
2025
Your Friend Logan
as Self
2000
Behind the Dementia
as Dr. Demento / Himself
1999
The Pursuit of Happiness
as Self
1999
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
as Self (as Dr. Demento)
1998
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
as Cashier, Dancer, Technician
1997
The Weird Al Show
as Dr. Demento
1996
1991
Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party
as Dr. Demento
1989
The Simpsons
as Dr. Demento (voice)
1989
UHF
as Whipped Cream Eater
1988
The Spike Jones Story
as Self
1987
Zabagabee
as Self
1985
The Compleat Al
as Self (Dr. Demento)
1980
Fish Heads
as Bum