
Jean Hersholt
- Date of Birth: 1886-07-10
- Date of Death: 1956-06-02
- Place of Birth: 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 kn... 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.

The Terror
Crime, Drama • 1917 February

Grand Hotel
Drama, Romance • 1932 May

What's My Line?
Family, Comedy • 1950 February

The Cat and the Fiddle
Comedy, Romance, Drama, Music • 1934 February

Heidi
Drama, Family, Music • 1937 October

The Ed Sullivan Show
Comedy, Talk • 1948 June

Dinner at Eight
Comedy, Drama • 1933 December

Complicated Women
Documentary, TV Movie • 2003 May

Alexander's Ragtime Band
Music, Drama, Romance • 1938 May

Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Action • 1939 April