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Barry Hansen(II)

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Barry Hansen
Doctor Demento (Barry Hansen) was one of man most responsible for launching friend "Weird Al" Yankovic's music career. When Al was in college, Demento heard his music and asked Al to come on Demento's music show. With help from Demento, Al launched his highly successful music career.
BornApril 2, 1941
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    Known for

    'Weird Al' Yankovic in Télé ringards (1989)
    Télé ringards
    6.9
    • Whipped Cream Eater(as Dr. Demento)
    • 1989
    Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection (1991)
    Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection
    6.9
    Video
    • Dr. Demento(as Dr. Demento)
    • 1991
    Some Jerk with a Camera (2011)
    Some Jerk with a Camera
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Dr. Demento
    The Weird Al Show (1997)
    The Weird Al Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Dr. Demento

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Some Jerk with a Camera (2011)
      Some Jerk with a Camera
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Dr. Demento
      • 2014–2015
    • Dave Does Disney
      TV Series
      • Dr. Demento
      • 2014
    • 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection (2003)
      'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection
      8.7
      Video
      • Dr. Demento ("Ricky - Headline News")
      • Cashier ("I Love Rocky Road")
      • Proctor ("I Lost on Jeopardy") (uncredited)
      • 2003
    • The Weird Al Show (1997)
      The Weird Al Show
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Dr. Demento
      • 1997
    • Bad Hair Day: The Videos (1996)
      Bad Hair Day: The Videos
      8.2
      Video
      • Dr. Demento (Headline News) (uncredited)
      • 1996
    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in Les Simpson (1989)
      Les Simpson
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Dr. Demento (voice, as Dr. Demento)
      • 1994
    • 'Weird Al' Yankovic: Headline News (1994)
      'Weird Al' Yankovic: Headline News
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Barry Hansen
      • 1994
    • Le monde de Bobby (1990)
      Le monde de Bobby
      7.2
      TV Series
      • (voice, as Barret Hansen)
      • 1994
    • Weird Al Yankovic: The Ultimate Collection
      Video
      • Dr. Demento (Ricky)
      • Cashier (I Love Rocky Road)
      • Proctor (I Lost on Jeopardy) (uncredited)
      • 1993
    • The 'Weird Al' Yankovic Video Library: His Greatest Hits (1992)
      The 'Weird Al' Yankovic Video Library: His Greatest Hits
      7.5
      Video
      • Dr. Demento (Ricky)
      • Cashier (I Love Rocky Road)
      • Proctor (I Lost on Jeopardy) (uncredited)
      • 1992
    • Body Parts (1992)
      Body Parts
      3.9
      • The Ten-Second Wonder (as 'Doctor' Devlen)
      • 1992
    • Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection (1991)
      Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection
      6.9
      Video
      • Dr. Demento (as Dr. Demento)
      • 1991
    • Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary
      TV Movie
      • Dr. Demento
      • 1991
    • 'Weird Al' Yankovic in Télé ringards (1989)
      Télé ringards
      6.9
      • Whipped Cream Eater (as Dr. Demento)
      • 1989
    • L'homme homard venu de Mars (1989)
      L'homme homard venu de Mars
      5.4
      • Narrator (voice, as Dr. Demento)
      • 1989

    Writer

    • Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection (1991)
      Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection
      6.9
      Video
      • Writer (as Dr. Demento)
      • 1991
    • Demented Top 20 Video Countdown
      7.4
      TV Special
      • Writer (as Dr. Demento)
      • 1988

    Music Department

    • The Compleat Al (1985)
      The Compleat Al
      7.5
      Video
      • music consultant (as Dr. Demento)
      • 1985

    Personal details

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    • Official sites
      • The Official Dr. Demento Web Site
      • X
    • Alternative names
      • Doctor Demento
    • Born
      • April 2, 1941
      • Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    • Spouse
      • Sue Charles1983 - September 10, 2017 (her death)
    • Other works
      Book _Rhino's Cruise Through the Blues_. San Francisco: Miller Freeman Books, 2000. ISBN 0879306254
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Portrayal
      • 1 Interview
      • 1 Article

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Owns more than 85,000 LP's, which is considered one of the largest private collections in the world.
    • Trademark
        Wears a top hat on all his television appearances
    • Nickname
      • Doctor Demento

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