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
The Pursuit of Happiness
The Compleat Al
Fish Heads
Your Friend Logan
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
The Spike Jones Story
Top Movie Credits
UHF
Whipped Cream Eater
Zabagabee
Self
The Compleat Al
Self (Dr. Demento)
Fish Heads
Bum
Your Friend Logan
Self
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Cashier, Dancer, Technician
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
Self (as Dr. Demento)