Barry Hansen
Acting
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.
Born: April 2, 1941
Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Known For
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
Georgie and Mandy raise their young family in Texas while navigating the challenges of adulthood, parenting, and marriage.
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind the Music
VH1's Behind the Music Special for Weird Al Yankovic
UHF
The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.
The Compleat Al
Fact and fiction are mingled in this mockumentary about the career of music parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic. In retelling his life story, the film includes eight "Weird Al" music video classics: "Ricky", "I Love Rocky Road", the award-winning "Eat It", "I Lost on Jeopardy", "This Is the Life", "Like a Surgeon", "One More Minute", and "Dare to Be Stupid"!
The Weird Al Show
his Saturday morning hit brings Weird Al’s signature warped comedy, original songs, spoofs, offbeat animation, and a motley crew of surprise guests.
The Spike Jones Story
This program presents a combination of entertainer Spike Jones' personal and professional history, featuring Milton Berle and Danny Thomas, plus numerous family members and collaborators.
The Pursuit of Happiness
Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related strand of feature-length documentaries in which famous directors take on major subjects of their choosing. In the fourth of the six films, "The Pursuit of Happiness," filmmaker Robert Zemeckis delves into the history of America's relationship with mind-altering substances over the past 100 years, presenting interviews with historians and professionals in the drug treatment field, interspersed with a treasure trove of film and television clips depicting the highs and lows of smoking, drinking and drugging in the 20th century.
Behind the Dementia
Documentary on Dr. Demento which was produced for AlCon 2000
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
Parody of The Disney Channel's "Going Home" music series. Features "Weird Al" Yankovic in concert from Vancouver's Orpheum Theatre performing spoofs of many popular songs, Al travelling on the bus with his band and in their hotel room as well as tongue-in-cheek interviews with Al and his family.
Filmography
as Self
as Dr. Demento
as Dr. Demento / Himself
as Self
as Self (as Dr. Demento)
as Cashier, Dancer, Technician
as Dr. Demento
as Dr. Demento
as Dr. Demento (voice)
as Whipped Cream Eater
as Self
as Self
as Self (Dr. Demento)
as Bum