Acting · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA · Born April 2, 1941
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.
MovieYour Friend Logan
2025
as Self
TVGeorgie & Mandy's First Marriage
2024
as Dr. Demento
MovieNeil Hamburger: Western Music and Variety
2009
as Dr. Demento
MovieBehind the Dementia
2000
as Dr. Demento / Himself
MovieThe Pursuit of Happiness
1999
as Self
Movie"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
1999
as Self (as Dr. Demento)
Movie"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
1998
as Cashier, Dancer, Technician
TVThe Weird Al Show
1997
as Dr. Demento
Movie'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
1996
as Self
MovieDr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party
1991
as Dr. Demento
TVThe Simpsons
1989
as Dr. Demento (voice)
MovieUHF
1989
as Whipped Cream Eater
MovieThe Spike Jones Story
1988
as Self
MovieZabagabee
1987
as Self
MovieThe Compleat Al
1985
as Self (Dr. Demento)
Prime Times
1983
as Dr. Demento
MovieFish Heads
1980
as Bum
America's Top 10
1980
as Dr. Demento
