Acting
Jean Hersholt
Also Known As: Jean Pierre Hersholt, Jean Pierre Carl Buron
Birth Date
July 10, 1886
Death Date
June 2, 1956
(passed away at 69)
Place of Birth
Copenhagen, Denmark
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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.
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What's My Line?
Self
1950 • 1 episode
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948 • 1 episode
This Is Your Life
Self
1952 • 1 episode
Grand Hotel
Senf
1932
Susan Lenox
Karl Ohlin
1931
Greed
Marcus
1924
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Prof. von Hartrott (uncredited)
1921
The Younger Generation
Julius Goldfish - Pa
1929
Mark of the Vampire
Baron Otto
1935
Dinner at Eight
Jo Stengel
1933
Run for Cover
Mr. Swenson
1955
Heidi
Adolph Kramer
1937
The Mask of Fu Manchu
Von Berg
1932
Stage Door Canteen
Jean Hersholt
1943
Happy Landing
Lars Ericksen
1938
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Self
1940
Alexander's Ragtime Band
Prof. Heinrich
1938
The Beast of the City
Samuel "Sam" Belmonte
1932
I'll Give a Million
Victor
1938
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Self
1954