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Jean Hersholt

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 Movies

Acting

Poster for Greed
MOVIE

Greed

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Greed
Marcus
Poster for The Mask of Fu Manchu
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The Mask of Fu Manchu

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The Mask of Fu Manchu
Von Berg
Poster for The Beast of the City
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The Beast of the City

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The Beast of the City
Samuel "Sam" Belmonte
Poster for Fifth Avenue Models
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Fifth Avenue Models

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Fifth Avenue Models
Mr. Jones - a Crook
Poster for Flames
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Flames

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Flames
Ole Bergson
Poster for Grand Hotel
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Grand Hotel

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Grand Hotel
Senf
Poster for Mark of the Vampire
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Mark of the Vampire

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Mark of the Vampire
Baron Otto
Poster for The Terror
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The Terror

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The Terror
Jimm, the Dope
Poster for Love's Prisoner
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Love's Prisoner

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Love's Prisoner
Party Guest (uncredited)
Poster for Alexander's Ragtime Band
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Alexander's Ragtime Band

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Alexander's Ragtime Band
Prof. Heinrich

Production

Poster for Golden Dreams
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Golden Dreams

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Golden Dreams
Assistant Director
Poster for The Golden Trail
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The Golden Trail

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The Golden Trail
Director
Poster for The Deceiver
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The Deceiver

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The Deceiver
Director

Gallery

Jean Hersholt portrait
Jean Hersholt portrait