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
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Fish Heads
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
The Compleat Al
Zabagabee
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
The Pursuit of Happiness
Your Friend Logan
Neil Hamburger: Western Music and Variety
Top Movie Credits
UHF
Whipped Cream Eater
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Cashier, Dancer, Technician
Fish Heads
Bum
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
Self (as Dr. Demento)
The Compleat Al
Self (Dr. Demento)
Zabagabee
Self
Your Friend Logan
Self
Neil Hamburger: Western Music and Variety
Dr. Demento