Jean Hersholt
Acting
Born July 10, 1886 · Copenhagen, Denmark
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.
Known For · 40 titles
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
This Is Your Life
Greed
Susan Lenox
Grand Hotel
Heidi
Reunion
The Mask of Fu Manchu
The Answer
They Meet Again
The Terror
Jazzmania
Happy Landing
His Brother's Wife
Dinner at Eight
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Mark of the Vampire
Mamba
Five of a Kind
Never Again
Run for Cover
Sinners in Silk
Whom the Gods Would Destroy
The Painted Veil
Torment
Cheap Kisses
Alexander's Ragtime Band
Fighting for Love
Seventh Heaven
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
It Must Be Love
Hell Harbor
Stage Door Canteen
The Saintly Sinner
Kinkaid, Gambler
The Beast of the City
The Sin of Madelon Claudet
Checking Out: Grand Hotel