Jean Hersholt
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: July 10, 1886
Day of Death: June 2, 1956 (70 years old)
Place of Birth: 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.
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The Mask of Fu Manchu
Actor Samuel 'Sam' Belmonte
The Beast of the City
Actor Senf
Grand Hotel
Actor Frederick Smith
Emma
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Flesh
Actor Sol Bloom
Hearts of Humanity
Actor George Wagner
Are You Listening?
Actor James Hallett
New Morals for Old
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Unashamed
Actor Jake
Skyscraper Souls
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Night Court
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Actor Jimm, the Dope
The Terror
Actor Prince Feodor (Episode #2)
Perils of the Secret Service
Actor Prince Feodor
The Clash of Steel
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Black Orchids
Actor 'Gentleman Jim' Raynor
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Actor The Minister
The Soul Herder
Actor Emile Carre
Princess Virtue
Actor Undetermined Role
The Saintly Sinner
Actor Dr. Fraser
A Stormy Knight
Actor Caleb Talbot
Southern Justice
Actor Reginald
Love Aflame
Actor Ferdinand
Fighting for Love
