Jean Hersholt

Jean Hersholt

Born July 10, 1886 (Age: 139) 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.
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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Filmography

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Checking Out: Grand Hotel

2004 as Self (archive footage) Age: 117
Run for Cover

Run for Cover

1955 as Mr. Swenson Age: 68
A Star Is Born World Premiere

A Star Is Born World Premiere

1954 as Self Age: 68
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2

1941 as Age: 55
They Meet Again

They Meet Again

1941 as Doctor Paul Christian Age: 55
Melody for Three

Melody for Three

1941 as Doctor Paul Christian Age: 54
Flesh

Flesh

1932 as Mr. Herman Age: 46
The Mask of Fu Manchu

The Mask of Fu Manchu

1932 as Von Berg Age: 46
Hearts of Humanity

Hearts of Humanity

1932 as Sol Bloom Age: 46
Skyscraper Souls

Skyscraper Souls

1932 as Jake Age: 46
Unashamed

Unashamed

1932 as Mr. Schmidt Age: 45
New Morals for Old

New Morals for Old

1932 as James Hallett Age: 45
Night Court

Night Court

1932 as Herman the Janitor Age: 45
Grand Hotel

Grand Hotel

1932 as Senf Age: 45
Are You Listening?

Are You Listening?

1932 as George Wagner Age: 45
The Beast of the City

The Beast of the City

1932 as Samuel "Sam" Belmonte Age: 45
Emma

Emma

1932 as Frederick Smith Age: 45
Private Lives

Private Lives

1931 as Oscar Age: 45
The Sin of Madelon Claudet

The Sin of Madelon Claudet

1931 as Dr. Dulac Age: 45
Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)

Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)

1931 as Karl Ohlin Age: 45
The Phantom of Paris

The Phantom of Paris

1931 as Herman Age: 45
Transatlantic

Transatlantic

1931 as Rudolph aka Jed Kramer Age: 45
Daybreak

Daybreak

1931 as Herr Schnabel Age: 44
Viennese Nights

Viennese Nights

1930 as Herr Hofner, Elsa's Father Age: 44
The Third Alarm

The Third Alarm

1930 as Frank 'Dad' Morton Age: 44
The Cat Creeps

The Cat Creeps

1930 as Dr. Patterson Age: 44
East Is West

East Is West

1930 as Man Age: 44
Hell Harbor

Hell Harbor

1930 as Joseph Horngold Age: 43
Mamba

Mamba

1930 as August Bolte (Mamba) Age: 43
The Case of Sergeant Grischa

The Case of Sergeant Grischa

1930 as Posnanski Age: 43
The Climax

The Climax

1930 as Luigi Golfanti Age: 43
A Certain Rich Man

A Certain Rich Man

1921 as Adrian Brownwell Age: 34
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The Servant in the House

1921 as Manson, The Servant in the House Age: 34
The Answer

The Answer

1918 as Shepard Age: 31