Barry Hansen
Born: 1941-04-02
Birthplace: 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.
Known For
UHF
Zabagabee
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party
The Pursuit of Happiness
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
Fish Heads
Neil Hamburger: Western Music and Variety
The Compleat Al
Top Movie Credits
UHF
Whipped Cream Eater
Zabagabee
Self
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Cashier, Dancer, Technician
Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party
Dr. Demento
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
Self (as Dr. Demento)
Fish Heads
Bum
Neil Hamburger: Western Music and Variety
Dr. Demento
The Compleat Al
Self (Dr. Demento)