Barry Hansen

Barry Hansen

  • Birthday: 4/2/1941
  • Place of birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Dr. Demento, Barret Eugene 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.

Filmography

UHF
Release date: 7/21/1989

UHF

Role(s): Whipped Cream Eater

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The Pursuit of Happiness
Release date: 9/13/1999

The Pursuit of Happiness

Role(s): Self

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Behind The Dementia
Release date: 5/20/2000

Behind The Dementia

Role(s): Dr. Demento / Himself

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Weird Al Yankovic: Behind the Music
Release date: 7/4/1999

Weird Al Yankovic: Behind the Music

Role(s): Self (as Dr. Demento)

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'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
Release date: 12/16/1996

'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home

Role(s): Himself

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