Barry Hansen

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.

Barry Hansen is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 19 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Zabagabee (1987), America's Top 10 (1980), The Simpsons (1989), Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (2024), The Weird Al Show (1997), UHF (1989), The Compleat Al (1985), Prime Times (1983). The recorded credits span 1980 to 2025, including 14 movies and 5 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.