Jean Hersholt
Acting
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 138
Movies (135)
- Checking Out: Grand Hotel2004Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women2003Self (archive footage)
Run for Cover1955Mr. Swenson
A Star Is Born World Premiere1954Self
Dancing in the Dark1949Jean Hersholt
To the People of the United States1944Colonel Jensen - Medical Corps
Stage Door Canteen1943Jean Hersholt
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 21941
They Meet Again1941Doctor Paul Christian
Melody for Three1941Doctor Paul Christian
Remedy for Riches1940Doctor Paul Christian
Dr. Christian Meets the Women1940Doctor Paul Christian
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards1940Self
The Courageous Dr. Christian1940Doctor Paul Christian
Meet Dr. Christian1939Doctor Paul Christian
Mr. Moto in Danger Island1939Mr. Sutter
Five of a Kind1938Dr. John Luke
I'll Give a Million1938Victor
Alexander's Ragtime Band1938Prof. Heinrich
Happy Landing1938Lars Ericksen
Heidi1937Adolph Kramer
Seventh Heaven1937Father Chevillon
One in a Million1937Heinrich Muller
Reunion1936Dr. John Luke
His Brother's Wife1936Professor 'Pop' Fahrenheim
Sins of Man1936Christopher Freyman
The Country Doctor1936Dr. John Luke
Tough Guy1936Dr. Mulback
Break of Hearts1935Professor Thalma
Murder in the Fleet1935Victor Hanson
