Jean Hersholt

Actor
BirthdayJul 10, 1886 (70 years old)
DeathdayJun 2, 1956
Place of birthCopenhagen, Denmark
GenderMale

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jean Pierre Hersholt (12 July 1886 – 2 June 1956) was a Danish-born actor who lived in the United States, where he was a leading film and radio talent, best known for his 17 years starring on radio in Dr. Christian and for playing Shirley Temple's grandfather in Heidi. Asked how to pronounce his name, he told The Literary Digest, "In English, her'sholt; in Danish, hairs'hult." Of his total credits, 75 were silent films and 65 were sound films. He appeared in 140 films and directed four.

Known for

Senf

May 25, 1932

Marcus

Dec 4, 1924

Baron Otto

Apr 26, 1935

Jo Stengel

Dec 22, 1933

Adolph Kramer

Oct 15, 1937

Von Berg

Nov 5, 1932

Prof. von Hartrott (uncredited)

Mar 6, 1921

Herr Koerber

Nov 23, 1934

Mr. Swenson

Apr 29, 1955

Prof. Heinrich

May 24, 1938

Dr. Jüttner

Jan 30, 1928

Bartender (uncredited)

Mar 5, 1916

Dr. Dulac

Oct 23, 1931

Self - Mystery Guest

Feb 2, 1950

Samuel 'Sam' Belmonte

Feb 13, 1932

Self - Celebrity Actor

Apr 22, 1923

Self

Jun 20, 1948

Don Fabrique Borusta

Jun 15, 1925

Karl Ohlin

Oct 10, 1931

Mr. Sutter

Apr 7, 1939

Senf

May 25, 1932

Marcus

Dec 4, 1924

Baron Otto

Apr 26, 1935

Jo Stengel

Dec 22, 1933

Adolph Kramer

Oct 15, 1937

Von Berg

Nov 5, 1932

Acting


Participated in 127 movies, 3 TV series

2004

Self (archive footage)


2003

Self (archive footage)


1955

Mr. Swenson




1950

Self - Mystery Guest


1949

Jean Hersholt



1944

Colonel Jensen - Medical Corps


1943

Jean Hersholt


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