Quick Facts
Born:
1941-04-02
Birthplace:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Credits:
18 Total Roles
Barry Hansen
Acting
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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
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
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Your Friend Logan MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage TV | Dr. Demento |
| 2009 | Neil Hamburger: Western Music and Variety MOVIE | Dr. Demento |
| 2000 | Behind the Dementia MOVIE | Dr. Demento / Himself |
| 1999 | The Pursuit of Happiness MOVIE | Self |
| 1999 | "Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music MOVIE | Self (as Dr. Demento) |
| 1998 | "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos MOVIE | Cashier, Dancer, Technician |
| 1997 | The Weird Al Show TV | Dr. Demento |
| 1996 | 'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home MOVIE | Self |
| 1991 | Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party MOVIE | Dr. Demento |