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Barry Hansen

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

Filmography

as Self
as Dr. Demento / Himself
as Self (as Dr. Demento)
as Cashier, Dancer, Technician
as Dr. Demento
as Dr. Demento (voice)
1989 UHF
as Whipped Cream Eater
as Self
as Self (Dr. Demento)
as Dr. Demento
1980 Fish Heads
as Bum
as Dr. Demento