Jean Hersholt

Acting

Born 1886-07-10 · died 1956-06-02 · Copenhagen, Denmark

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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

Song of the EagleThe Third AlarmModern LoveAbie's Irish RoseThe Wrong Mr. WrightFlamesIt Must Be LoveCheap KissesTormentJazzmania