Barry Hansen
Acting
Born: April 2, 1941
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.
Also Known As
- Dr. Demento
- Barret Eugene Hansen
Known For
The Simpsons
December 17, 1989
UHF
July 21, 1989
The Compleat Al
August 07, 1985
The Weird Al Show
September 13, 1997
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
July 04, 1999
The Spike Jones Story
January 01, 1988
The Pursuit of Happiness
September 13, 1999
Behind the Dementia
May 20, 2000
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
December 16, 1996
Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party
October 30, 1991
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
July 21, 1998
Your Friend Logan
August 09, 2025