Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1886-07-10
Day of Death
1956-06-02
Place of Birth
Copenhagen, Denmark
Jean Hersholt
Biography
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.
Filmography (135)
No Image
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
⭐ 6.9
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
2003
⭐ 6.8
Role:
Mr. Swenson
Run for Cover
1955
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Self
A Star Is Born World Premiere
1954
⭐ 6.0
Role:
Jean Hersholt
Dancing in the Dark
1949
⭐ 6.2
Role:
Colonel Jensen - Medical Corps
To the People of the United States
1944
⭐ 6.3
Role:
Jean Hersholt
Stage Door Canteen
1943
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Unknown
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
1941
⭐ 7.5
Role:
Doctor Paul Christian
They Meet Again
1941
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Doctor Paul Christian
Melody for Three
1941
⭐ 5.5
Role:
Doctor Paul Christian
Remedy for Riches
1940
⭐ 5.6
Role:
Doctor Paul Christian
Dr. Christian Meets the Women
1940
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Self
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
1940
⭐ 6.2
Role:
Doctor Paul Christian
The Courageous Dr. Christian
1940
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Doctor Paul Christian
