Dr. Demento
Comedian

Dr. Demento Net Worth

He has earned his net worth through his career as a radio host, comedian, and record collector. He has also earned money through his various appearances on television and in films.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 2, 1941
Birth Place Minneapolis, MN
Age 82 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $70 Million (2024)

About

Legendary radio broadcaster and record collector known for his comedic abilities and for playing novelty songs and strange and unusual recordings. He created the Dr. Demento persona in 1970 after a fellow DJ at the Los Angeles station KPPC-FM called him "demented".

Before Fame

He worked as the Program Director of KRRC in 1960 after attending Reed College. He later received a master's degree in ethnomusicology and folklore from UCLA.

Trivia

He has been honored with a spot in the Comedy Music Hall of Fame and the National Radio Hall of Fame.

Family Life

He married his girlfriend Sue Hansen in 1983.

Associated With

He was a fundamental part of Weird Al Yankovic's popularity and helped discover him.

About the author

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