Jean Hersholt
Acting
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
2003Complicated Women
Self (archive footage)
1955Run for Cover
Mr. Swenson
1954A Star Is Born World Premiere
Self
1949Dancing in the Dark
Jean Hersholt
1944To the People of the United States
Colonel Jensen - Medical Corps
1943Stage Door Canteen
Jean Hersholt
1941They Meet Again
Doctor Paul Christian
1941Melody for Three
Doctor Paul Christian
1941Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
1940Remedy for Riches
Doctor Paul Christian
1940The Courageous Dr. Christian
Doctor Paul Christian
1940Dr. Christian Meets the Women
Doctor Paul Christian
1940Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Self
1939Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Mr. Sutter
1939Meet Dr. Christian
Doctor Paul Christian
1938Alexander's Ragtime Band
Prof. Heinrich
1938Happy Landing
Lars Ericksen
1938Five of a Kind
Dr. John Luke
1938I'll Give a Million
Victor
1937One in a Million
Heinrich Muller
1937Seventh Heaven
Father Chevillon
1937Heidi
Adolph Kramer
1936His Brother's Wife
Professor 'Pop' Fahrenheim
1936Tough Guy
Dr. Mulback
