Acting
Jean Hersholt
Born July 10, 1886 Died June 2, 1956 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.
Filmography
6.9
Complicated Women
2003·Documentary
6.8
Run for Cover
1955·Western
8.0
A Star Is Born World Premiere
1954·Documentary
6.0
Dancing in the Dark
1949·Comedy
6.2
To the People of the United States
1944·Documentary
6.3
Stage Door Canteen
1943·Comedy
7.0
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
1941·Documentary
7.5
They Meet Again
1941·Drama
6.5
Melody for Three
1941·Drama
5.5
Remedy for Riches
1940·Comedy
5.6
Dr. Christian Meets the Women
1940·Drama
6.5
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
1940·Documentary
6.2
The Courageous Dr. Christian
1940·Drama
7.0
Meet Dr. Christian
1939·Comedy
6.7
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
1939·Crime
4.8
Five of a Kind
1938·Comedy
6.1
I'll Give a Million
1938·Comedy
6.8
Alexander's Ragtime Band
1938·Music
6.3
Happy Landing
1938·Comedy
6.9
Heidi
1937·Drama
6.4
Seventh Heaven
1937·Drama
7.0
One in a Million
1937·Comedy
7.0
Reunion
1936·Comedy
5.8
His Brother's Wife
1936·Drama