8.0
TV
Acting
Barry Hansen
- Born
- (age 85)
- Birthplace
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Credits
- 19 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.0
TV
6.7
Movie
UHF
8.1
TV
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
6.7
Movie
The Compleat Al
7.0
TV
The Weird Al Show
8.5
Movie
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
Movie
Behind the Dementia
Movie
Neil Hamburger: Western Music and Variety
Movie
Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party
Movie
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Movie
Fish Heads
Acting credits 19
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Your Friend Logan Film | Self |
| 2024 | Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage TV | Dr. Demento, Dr. Demento (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Rhino Resurrected Film | Self (as Dr. Demento) |
| 2009 | Neil Hamburger: Western Music and Variety Film | Dr. Demento |
| 2000 | Behind the Dementia Film | Dr. Demento / Himself |
| 1999 | The Pursuit of Happiness Film | Self |
| 1999 | "Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music Film | Self (as Dr. Demento) |
| 1998 | "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos Film | Cashier, Dancer, Technician |
| 1997 | The Weird Al Show TV | Dr. Demento (1 ep) |
| 1996 | 'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home Film | Self |
| 1991 | Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party Film | Dr. Demento |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Dr. Demento (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1989 | UHF Film | Whipped Cream Eater |
| 1988 | The Spike Jones Story Film | Self |
| 1987 | Zabagabee Film | Self |
| 1985 | The Compleat Al Film | Self (Dr. Demento) |
| 1983 | Prime Times TV | Dr. Demento (1 ep) |
| 1980 | Fish Heads Film | Bum |
| 1980 | America's Top 10 TV | Dr. Demento (1 ep) |