Person file · Acting
Jean Hersholt
Born 1886-07-10Copenhagen, Denmark
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Checking Out: Grand HotelSelf (archive footage)Complicated WomenSelf (archive footage)Run for CoverMr. SwensonA Star Is Born World PremiereSelfDancing in the DarkJean HersholtTo the People of the United StatesColonel Jensen - Medical CorpsStage Door CanteenJean HersholtHedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2RoleThey Meet AgainDoctor Paul ChristianMelody for ThreeDoctor Paul ChristianRemedy for RichesDoctor Paul ChristianDr. Christian Meets the WomenDoctor Paul ChristianCavalcade of the Academy AwardsSelfThe Courageous Dr. ChristianDoctor Paul ChristianMeet Dr. ChristianDoctor Paul ChristianMr. Moto in Danger IslandMr. SutterFive of a KindDr. John LukeI'll Give a MillionVictorAlexander's Ragtime BandProf. HeinrichHappy LandingLars EricksenHeidiAdolph KramerSeventh HeavenFather ChevillonOne in a MillionHeinrich MullerReunionDr. John Luke