Jean Hersholt
Acting
Born: 1886-07-10 · Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: 1956-06-02
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 i
🎬 Movies (30)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
2003
Self (archive footage)
Run for Cover
1955
Mr. Swenson
A Star Is Born World Premiere
1954
Self
Dancing in the Dark
1949
Jean Hersholt
To the People of the United States
1944
Colonel Jensen - Medical Corps
Stage Door Canteen
1943
Jean Hersholt
They Meet Again
1941
Doctor Paul Christian
Melody for Three
1941
Doctor Paul Christian
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
1941
Remedy for Riches
1940
Doctor Paul Christian
The Courageous Dr. Christian
1940
Doctor Paul Christian
Dr. Christian Meets the Women
1940
Doctor Paul Christian
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
1940
Self
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
1939
Mr. Sutter
Meet Dr. Christian
1939
Doctor Paul Christian
Alexander's Ragtime Band
1938
Prof. Heinrich
Happy Landing
1938
Lars Ericksen
Five of a Kind
1938
Dr. John Luke
I'll Give a Million
1938
Victor
One in a Million
1937
Heinrich Muller
Seventh Heaven
1937
Father Chevillon
Heidi
1937
Adolph Kramer
His Brother's Wife
1936
Professor 'Pop' Fahrenheim
Tough Guy
1936
Dr. Mulback
The Country Doctor
1936
Dr. John Luke
Reunion
1936
Dr. John Luke
Sins of Man
1936
Christopher Freyman
Mark of the Vampire
1935
Baron Otto
Break of Hearts
1935
Professor Thalma
