Barry Hansen
Acting
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
2025Your Friend Logan
Self
2009Neil Hamburger: Western Music and Variety
Dr. Demento
2000Behind the Dementia
Dr. Demento / Himself
1999The Pursuit of Happiness
Self
1999"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
Self (as Dr. Demento)
1998"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Cashier, Dancer, Technician
1996'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
Self
1991Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party
Dr. Demento
1989UHF
Whipped Cream Eater
1988The Spike Jones Story
Self
1987Zabagabee
Self
1985The Compleat Al
Self (Dr. Demento)
1980Fish Heads
Bum