Actor, Singer, Politician. He is probably best remembered for his role as 'Bulder Harly Drusse' in the television series, "The Kingdom" from 1994 to 1997. The television series was written and directed by Lars von Triers and told the story of doctors at an ultramodern hospital in Denmark who become convinced, by way of weird, inexplicable happenings, that the place is haunted. It was later turned into the thirteen-part television miniseries, "Kingdom Hospital" (2004), which starred Bruce Davison, Diane Ladd, and Andrew McCarthy, by horror writer Stephen King. Born Jens Dyhr Okking in Copenhagen, Denmark, on December 18, 1939, he was also a talented singer, theatre director, and actor, not only on television but also in films and theatre in an acting career that spanned for over 40 years. His voice has also been used in several video games including, "Giften" (2001), and "Englen" (2002). Besides, "The Kingdom" (1997), his many other television credits include, "John, Alice, Peter, Susanne og lille Verner" (1976), "Ludvigsbakke" (1978), "Ridder Raeddik" (1980), "Klikk" (1984), "Alletiders jul" (1994), and "Fæhår og Harzen" (1995). His many film credits include, "Woyzeck" (1968), "The Escape" (1973), "The Moelleby Affair" (1976), "The Fight For The Red Cow" (1987), "Barbara" (1997), and "The Three Musketeers" (2005). As an accomplished singer, he performed with many talented Danish musicians. He also lent his voice to record several audiobooks for children, and radio plays for the Danish Broadcasting Corporation. In 1999, he entered politics and became a member of the European Parliament, where he served until 2003. He was elected for the June Movement, but later changed his affiliation and joined the People's Movement against the European Union (or EU). He continued his interests in both entertainment and politics until his death. He passed away in his native Copenhagen, Denmark, quietly in his sleep on January 21, 2018, at the age of 78, and he was buried in the Holmens Cemetery in Copenhagen, Denmark, where several other famous Danish personalities are also laid to rest.