Henning Jensen

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Characters played by Henning Jensen

Peter Bechmann — The Candidate (2008)

Peter Bechmann is Jonas's deceased father and Martin's former law partner. He died in a car crash that Jonas believes was murder, after working on Claes Kiehlert's case. His concealed evidence, old cell phone, and recorded confession ultimately allow Jonas to expose Martin's responsibility.

Kreon — Medea (1989)

Kreon is the king of Corinth, determined to secure his throne through a marriage between Jason and his daughter Glauce. Because he considers Medea a threat, he orders her and her two boys into exile, though he grants her one day to make arrangements.

Lange-Erichsen — What No One Knows (2008)

Lange-Erichsen is a powerful figure from the old intelligence network who warns Thomas to abandon his investigation. Evidence suggests he rose within the organization after the Cold War, opposed its original principles, and may have overseen the movement and distribution of chemical and biological weapons, including ADX 402. He also threatened Charlotte and Thomas’s family.

Bob — The Kingdom II (1998)

Minor hospital staff or visitor with brief but memorable appearances.

Ludvig Holberg — Pyrus: The Greatest Christmas (1994)

Playwright and scholar representing Danish Enlightenment culture

Hr. Larsen — Buster's World (2021)

Hr. Larsen is Buster's old friend and another master of magic. His shared connection with Buster is based on their common involvement with magic, making him an important older companion in the boy's life. Buster helps him as well as helping his own family.

Provsten — Count Axel (2001)

The Provsten is a religious authority whose threats of damnation help keep the peasants fearful and submissive. They believe that even speaking against him could condemn them to hell, illustrating how religious pressure reinforces the hardship and strict control at Læsnæs Holm.

Kong Vinter — All I Want for Christmas 2 (2020)

King Winter, whose magical crystal powers the present machine.

Career Overview

Henning Jensen has 58 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Kingdom with 2 titles. Signature works include Korsveje, Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier, Medea. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
58
Birth Date
1943-01-05
Birth Place
Stevns, Danmark

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5882039), public domain (CC0).