Barry Hansen
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
UHF
as Whipped Cream Eater
1989
The Pursuit of Happiness
as Self
1999
Behind the Dementia
as Dr. Demento / Himself
2000
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
as Self (as Dr. Demento)
1999
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
as Self
1996
Neil Hamburger: Western Music and Variety
as Dr. Demento
2009
Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party
as Dr. Demento
1991
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
as Cashier, Dancer, Technician
1998
The Compleat Al
as Self (Dr. Demento)
1985
Your Friend Logan
as Self
2025
The Spike Jones Story
as Self
1988
Fish Heads
as Bum
1980
Zabagabee
as Self
1987
