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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Greed
as Marcus
1924
The Mask of Fu Manchu
as Von Berg
1932
The Beast of the City
as Samuel "Sam" Belmonte
1932
Fifth Avenue Models
as Mr. Jones - a Crook
1925
Flames
as Ole Bergson
1926
Grand Hotel
as Senf
1932
Mark of the Vampire
as Baron Otto
1935
The Terror
as Jimm, the Dope
1917
Love's Prisoner
as Party Guest (uncredited)
1919
Alexander's Ragtime Band
as Prof. Heinrich
1938
Happy Landing
as Lars Ericksen
1938
The Old Soak
as Clement Hawley, Sr.
1926
Stage Door Canteen
as Jean Hersholt
1943
Cheap Kisses
as Gustaf Borgstrom
1924
Dinner at Eight
as Jo Stengel
1933
The Painted Veil
as Herr Koerber
1934
Dancing in the Dark
as Jean Hersholt
1949
Abie's Irish Rose
as Solomon Levy
1928
The Golden Trail
as Harry Teal
1920
Jazzmania
as Prince Otto of Como
1923
