Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1886-07-10
Place of Birth
Copenhagen, Denmark
Jean Hersholt
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
as Marcus
as Karl Ohlin
as Adolph Kramer
as Mr. Swenson
as Senf
as Baron Otto
as Jimm, the Dope
as Herr Koerber
as Joseph Horngold
as Jo Stengel
as Professor 'Pop' Fahrenheim
as Lars Ericksen
as Luigi Golfanti
as Boris
as Father Chevillon
as Doctor Paul Christian
as August Bolte (Mamba)
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