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Barry Hansen
Born 1941-04-02Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Your Friend LoganSelfNeil Hamburger: Western Music and VarietyDr. DementoBehind the DementiaDr. Demento / HimselfThe Pursuit of HappinessSelf"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the MusicSelf (as Dr. Demento)"Weird Al" Yankovic: The VideosCashier, Dancer, Technician'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going HomeSelfDr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV PartyDr. DementoUHFWhipped Cream EaterThe Spike Jones StorySelfZabagabeeSelfThe Compleat AlSelf (Dr. Demento)Fish HeadsBum