Education
He graduated from Aarhus Theatre in 1976 and was then employed at the theatre until 1980.
He graduated from Aarhus Theatre in 1976 and was then employed at the theatre until 1980.
On television he has appeared in numerous series including Strandvaskeren, Antonsen, Kald mig Liva, Bryggeren, TAXA, Karrusel, Skjulte spor, Hotellet, Forsvar, Ørnen "Lærkervej", "The Killing", and most recently has appeared in three series of Borgen
Spanning has also had roles in various Christmas television series including Alletiders jul, Krummernes jul, Brødrene Mortensens jul and July i Valhal. Spanning has also provided the Danish voice for Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter film series. In 1995, he was appointed Knight of the Dannebrog.
Selected films:
Kassen stemmer – 1976
Har du set Alice? – 1981
Minister farmors hus – 1984
Midt om natten – 1984
Krummerne 2 - Stakkels Krumme – 1992
Roser og Persille – 1993
Krummerne 3 - Fars gode idé – 1994
Lykkevej – 2003
July i Valhal – 2005
A Royal Affair - 2012.