Jean Hersholt
Acting · 69 years old
Copenhagen, 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.
Known For
The Fountain
Baron von Leyden
Love Aflame
Reginald
The Disciple
Mob Member
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Self
Greed
Marcus
The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg
Dr. Jüttner
The Terror
Jimm, the Dope
Stella Dallas
Ed Munn
What's My Line?
Self
Grand Hotel
Senf
The Cat and the Fiddle
Professor Bertier
Alexander's Ragtime Band
Prof. Heinrich
Dinner at Eight
Jo Stengel
One in a Million
Heinrich Muller
Heidi
Adolph Kramer
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Mr. Sutter
The Younger Generation
Julius Goldfish - Pa
The Case of Sergeant Grischa
Posnanski
Run for Cover
Mr. Swenson
