Asbj�rn Riis is a Danish professional wrestler, actor and TV personality, who is best known internationally for portraying the role of the 10th warrior, Halga the Wise, in the movie The 13th Warrior. Riis was also known as a Hulk Hogan lookalike in the early 1990s, when he presented WWF and WCW on Danish TV channel TV3. Riis created his "The Great Dane Bear" character in 1991 and it remains his image to this day. Riis originates from the small island of Mors. His recognizable accent and local jargon made him a fan-favorite, and the subject of many parodies by Danish comedians and entertainers. In the mid-1990s, Riis hosted his own television program on the Danish TV channel TV3, showcasing first WWF Superstars and later, after the World Wrestling Federation, showcased World Championship Wrestling. He was a Danish commentator for wrestling matches, uttering classic phrases such as "U-behagelig." and "Vi m� ikke h�be han har f�et gule �rter til aftensmad.". Riis appeared as himself in a number of Tuborg Squash-commercials, where he jovially beats up two squash-players, while a tune is playing the words "Du' min aller-bedste Squash-Buddy.". 

July 28th, 1957 in Denmark (Age 66)