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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Your Friend Logan
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2025
Neil Hamburger: Western Music and Variety
Character: Dr. Demento
MOVIE • 2009
Behind the Dementia
Character: Dr. Demento / Himself
MOVIE • 2000
The Pursuit of Happiness
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1999
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
Character: Self (as Dr. Demento)
MOVIE • 1999
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Character: Cashier, Dancer, Technician
MOVIE • 1998
The Weird Al Show
Character: Dr. Demento
TV • 1997
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1996
Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary TV Party
Character: Dr. Demento
MOVIE • 1991
The Simpsons
Character: Dr. Demento (voice)
TV • 1989
UHF
Character: Whipped Cream Eater
MOVIE • 1989
The Spike Jones Story
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1988
Zabagabee
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1987
The Compleat Al
Character: Self (Dr. Demento)
MOVIE • 1985
Prime Times
Character: Dr. Demento
TV • 1983
Fish Heads
Character: Bum
MOVIE • 1980
America's Top 10
Character: Dr. Demento
TV • 1980