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Jean Hersholt

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Jul 10 1886
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

Death: Sat, Jun 02 1956
Jean Hersholt is 69 years old
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Poster of Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Jean Hersholt would have been no older than 69 in Checking Out: Grand Hotel as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 03 2004
Poster of Complicated Women
Complicated Women
Jean Hersholt would have been no older than 69 in Complicated Women as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 2003
Poster of Run for Cover
Run for Cover
Jean Hersholt was 68 in Run for Cover as 'Mr. Swenson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1955
Poster of A Star Is Born World Premiere
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Jean Hersholt was 68 in A Star Is Born World Premiere as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1954
Poster of Dancing in the Dark
Dancing in the Dark
Jean Hersholt was 63 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Jean Hersholt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1949
Poster of To the People of the United States
To the People of the United States
Jean Hersholt was 57 in To the People of the United States as 'Colonel Jensen - Medical Corps'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 16 1944
Poster of Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
Jean Hersholt was 56 in Stage Door Canteen as 'Jean Hersholt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1943
Poster of Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
Jean Hersholt was 55 in Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1941
Poster of They Meet Again
They Meet Again
Jean Hersholt was 55 in They Meet Again as 'Doctor Paul Christian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1941
Poster of Melody for Three
Melody for Three
Jean Hersholt was 54 in Melody for Three as 'Doctor Paul Christian'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1941
Poster of Remedy for Riches
Remedy for Riches
Jean Hersholt was 54 in Remedy for Riches as 'Doctor Paul Christian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1940
Poster of Dr. Christian Meets the Women
Dr. Christian Meets the Women
Jean Hersholt was 54 in Dr. Christian Meets the Women as 'Doctor Paul Christian'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 05 1940
Poster of Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Jean Hersholt was 54 in Cavalcade of the Academy Awards as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1940
Poster of The Courageous Dr. Christian
The Courageous Dr. Christian
Jean Hersholt was 53 in The Courageous Dr. Christian as 'Doctor Paul Christian'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1940
Poster of Meet Dr. Christian
Meet Dr. Christian
Jean Hersholt was 53 in Meet Dr. Christian as 'Doctor Paul Christian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1939
Poster of Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Jean Hersholt was 52 in Mr. Moto in Danger Island as 'Mr. Sutter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1939
Poster of Five of a Kind
Five of a Kind
Jean Hersholt was 52 in Five of a Kind as 'Dr. John Luke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1938
Poster of I'll Give a Million
I'll Give a Million
Jean Hersholt was 52 in I'll Give a Million as 'Victor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 1938
Poster of Alexander's Ragtime Band
Alexander's Ragtime Band
Jean Hersholt was 51 in Alexander's Ragtime Band as 'Prof. Heinrich'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1938
Poster of Happy Landing
Happy Landing
Jean Hersholt was 51 in Happy Landing as 'Lars Ericksen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 23 1938
Poster of Heidi
Heidi
Jean Hersholt was 51 in Heidi as 'Adolph Kramer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1937
Poster of Seventh Heaven
Seventh Heaven
Jean Hersholt was 50 in Seventh Heaven as 'Father Chevillon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1937
Poster of One in a Million
One in a Million
Jean Hersholt was 50 in One in a Million as 'Heinrich Muller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1937
Poster of Reunion
Reunion
Jean Hersholt was 50 in Reunion as 'Dr. John Luke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1936
Poster of His Brother's Wife
His Brother's Wife
Jean Hersholt was 50 in His Brother's Wife as 'Professor 'Pop' Fahrenheim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1936
Poster of Sins of Man
Sins of Man
Jean Hersholt was 49 in Sins of Man as 'Christopher Freyman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1936
Poster of The Country Doctor
The Country Doctor
Jean Hersholt was 49 in The Country Doctor as 'Dr. John Luke'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1936
Poster of Tough Guy
Tough Guy
Jean Hersholt was 49 in Tough Guy as 'Dr. Mulback'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1936
Poster of Break of Hearts
Break of Hearts
Jean Hersholt was 48 in Break of Hearts as 'Professor Thalma'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1935
Poster of Murder in the Fleet
Murder in the Fleet
Jean Hersholt was 48 in Murder in the Fleet as 'Victor Hanson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1935
Poster of Mark of the Vampire
Mark of the Vampire
Jean Hersholt was 48 in Mark of the Vampire as 'Baron Otto'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1935
Poster of The Painted Veil
The Painted Veil
Jean Hersholt was 48 in The Painted Veil as 'Herr Koerber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1934
Poster of The Fountain
The Fountain
Jean Hersholt was 48 in The Fountain as 'Baron von Leyden'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 1934
Poster of Men in White
Men in White
Jean Hersholt was 47 in Men in White as 'Dr. Hochberg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1934
Poster of The Cat and the Fiddle
The Cat and the Fiddle
Jean Hersholt was 47 in The Cat and the Fiddle as 'Professor Bertier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1934
Poster of Dinner at Eight
Dinner at Eight
Jean Hersholt was 47 in Dinner at Eight as 'Jo Stengel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1933
Poster of Christopher Bean
Christopher Bean
Jean Hersholt was 47 in Christopher Bean as 'Rosen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1933
Poster of Song of the Eagle
Song of the Eagle
Jean Hersholt was 46 in Song of the Eagle as 'Otto Hoffman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 1933
Poster of The Crime of the Century
The Crime of the Century
Jean Hersholt was 46 in The Crime of the Century as 'Dr. Emil Brandt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1933
Poster of Flesh
Flesh
Jean Hersholt was 46 in Flesh as 'Mr. Herman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1932
Poster of The Mask of Fu Manchu
The Mask of Fu Manchu
Jean Hersholt was 46 in The Mask of Fu Manchu as 'Von Berg'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1932
Poster of Hearts of Humanity
Hearts of Humanity
Jean Hersholt was 46 in Hearts of Humanity as 'Sol Bloom'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1932
Poster of Skyscraper Souls
Skyscraper Souls
Jean Hersholt was 46 in Skyscraper Souls as 'Jake'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1932
Poster of Unashamed
Unashamed
Jean Hersholt was 45 in Unashamed as 'Mr. Schmidt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 02 1932
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Jean Hersholt was 45 in Night Court as 'Herman the Janitor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1932
Poster of New Morals for Old
New Morals for Old
Jean Hersholt was 45 in New Morals for Old as 'James Hallett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1932
Poster of Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel
Jean Hersholt was 45 in Grand Hotel as 'Senf'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1932
Poster of Are You Listening?
Are You Listening?
Jean Hersholt was 45 in Are You Listening? as 'George Wagner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 21 1932
Poster of The Beast of the City
The Beast of the City
Jean Hersholt was 45 in The Beast of the City as 'Samuel 'Sam' Belmonte'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1932
Poster of Emma
Emma
Jean Hersholt was 45 in Emma as 'Frederick Smith'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1932
Poster of Private Lives
Private Lives
Jean Hersholt was 45 in Private Lives as 'Oscar'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1931
Poster of The Sin of Madelon Claudet
The Sin of Madelon Claudet
Jean Hersholt was 45 in The Sin of Madelon Claudet as 'Dr. Dulac'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1931
Poster of Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)
Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)
Jean Hersholt was 45 in Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) as 'Karl Ohlin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1931
Poster of The Phantom of Paris
The Phantom of Paris
Jean Hersholt was 45 in The Phantom of Paris as 'Herman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1931
Poster of Transatlantic
Transatlantic
Jean Hersholt was 45 in Transatlantic as 'Rudolph aka Jed Kramer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1931
Poster of Daybreak
Daybreak
Jean Hersholt was 44 in Daybreak as 'Herr Schnabel'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1931
Poster of Viennese Nights
Viennese Nights
Jean Hersholt was 44 in Viennese Nights as 'Herr Hofner, Elsa's Father'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 1930
Poster of The Third Alarm
The Third Alarm
Jean Hersholt was 44 in The Third Alarm as 'Frank 'Dad' Morton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 16 1930
Poster of The Cat Creeps
The Cat Creeps
Jean Hersholt was 44 in The Cat Creeps as 'Dr. Patterson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1930
Poster of East Is West
East Is West
Jean Hersholt was 44 in East Is West as 'Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 1930
Poster of Hell Harbor
Hell Harbor
Jean Hersholt was 43 in Hell Harbor as 'Joseph Horngold'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1930
Poster of Mamba
Mamba
Jean Hersholt was 43 in Mamba as 'August Bolte (Mamba)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1930
Poster of The Case of Sergeant Grischa
The Case of Sergeant Grischa
Jean Hersholt was 43 in The Case of Sergeant Grischa as 'Posnanski'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 23 1930
Poster of The Climax
The Climax
Jean Hersholt was 43 in The Climax as 'Luigi Golfanti'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1930
Poster of Modern Love
Modern Love
Jean Hersholt was 43 in Modern Love as 'François Renault'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 21 1929
Poster of The Younger Generation
The Younger Generation
Jean Hersholt was 42 in The Younger Generation as 'Julius Goldfish - Pa'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 04 1929
Poster of The Girl on the Barge
The Girl on the Barge
Jean Hersholt was 42 in The Girl on the Barge as 'McCadden'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 1929
Poster of Give and Take
Give and Take
Jean Hersholt was 42 in Give and Take as 'John Bauer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1928
Poster of Jazz Mad
Jazz Mad
Jean Hersholt was 42 in Jazz Mad as 'Franz Hausmann'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 18 1928
Poster of The Battle of the Sexes
The Battle of the Sexes
Jean Hersholt was 42 in The Battle of the Sexes as 'William Judson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1928
Poster of Abie's Irish Rose
Abie's Irish Rose
Jean Hersholt was 41 in Abie's Irish Rose as 'Solomon Levy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1928
Poster of The Secret Hour
The Secret Hour
Jean Hersholt was 41 in The Secret Hour as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1928
Poster of The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg
The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg
Jean Hersholt was 41 in The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg as 'Dr. Jüttner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 30 1928
Poster of 13 Washington Square
13 Washington Square
Jean Hersholt was 41 in 13 Washington Square as ''Deacon' Pyecroft'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1928
Poster of Alias The Deacon
Alias The Deacon
Jean Hersholt was 40 in Alias The Deacon as 'George Caswell or The Deacon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 20 1927
Poster of The Wrong Mr. Wright
The Wrong Mr. Wright
Jean Hersholt was 40 in The Wrong Mr. Wright as 'Seymour White'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 1927
Poster of The Old Soak
The Old Soak
Jean Hersholt was 40 in The Old Soak as 'Clement Hawley, Sr.'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1926
Poster of Flames
Flames
Jean Hersholt was 40 in Flames as 'Ole Bergson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1926
Poster of It Must Be Love
It Must Be Love
Jean Hersholt was 40 in It Must Be Love as 'Pop Schmidt'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 22 1926
Poster of My Old Dutch
My Old Dutch
Jean Hersholt was 39 in My Old Dutch as ''Erb 'Uggins'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 23 1926
Poster of The Greater Glory
The Greater Glory
Jean Hersholt was 39 in The Greater Glory as 'Gustav Schmidt'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 02 1926
Poster of Stella Dallas
Stella Dallas
Jean Hersholt was 39 in Stella Dallas as 'Ed Munn'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1925
Poster of Don Q Son of Zorro
Don Q Son of Zorro
Jean Hersholt was 38 in Don Q Son of Zorro as 'Don Fabrique Borusta'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 1925
Poster of Fifth Avenue Models
Fifth Avenue Models
Jean Hersholt was 38 in Fifth Avenue Models as 'Mr. Jones - a Crook'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 26 1925
Poster of Dangerous Innocence
Dangerous Innocence
Jean Hersholt was 38 in Dangerous Innocence as 'Gilchrist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1925
Poster of So Big
So Big
Jean Hersholt was 38 in So Big as 'Aug Hempel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 1924
Poster of Cheap Kisses
Cheap Kisses
Jean Hersholt was 38 in Cheap Kisses as 'Gustaf Borgstrom'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1924
Poster of Greed
Greed
Jean Hersholt was 38 in Greed as 'Marcus'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1924
Poster of Her Night of Romance
Her Night of Romance
Jean Hersholt was 38 in Her Night of Romance as 'Joe Diamond'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 1924
Poster of The Woman on the Jury
The Woman on the Jury
Jean Hersholt was 37 in The Woman on the Jury as 'Jury Foreman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 20 1924
Poster of The Goldfish
The Goldfish
Jean Hersholt was 37 in The Goldfish as 'Herman Krauss'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1924
Poster of The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios
The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios
Jean Hersholt was 37 in The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1924
Poster of Torment
Torment
Jean Hersholt was 37 in Torment as 'Boris'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 1924
Poster of Red Lights
Red Lights
Jean Hersholt was 37 in Red Lights as 'Ezra Carson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1923
Poster of Souls for Sale
Souls for Sale
Jean Hersholt was 36 in Souls for Sale as 'Self - Celebrity Actor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1923
Poster of Jazzmania
Jazzmania
Jean Hersholt was 36 in Jazzmania as 'Prince Otto of Como'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 12 1923
Poster of The Strangers' Banquet
The Strangers' Banquet
Jean Hersholt was 36 in The Strangers' Banquet as 'Fiend'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1922
Poster of Tess of the Storm Country
Tess of the Storm Country
Jean Hersholt was 36 in Tess of the Storm Country as 'Ben Letts'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1922
Poster of Heart's Haven
Heart's Haven
Jean Hersholt was 36 in Heart's Haven as 'Henry Bird'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 08 1922
Poster of When Romance Rides
When Romance Rides
Jean Hersholt was 35 in When Romance Rides as 'Joel Creech'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 1922
Poster of The Man Of The Forest
The Man Of The Forest
Jean Hersholt was 34 in The Man Of The Forest as 'Lem Beasley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1921
Poster of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Jean Hersholt was 34 in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse as 'Prof. von Hartrott (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 06 1921
Poster of The Deceiver
The Deceiver
Jean Hersholt was 34 in The Deceiver
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1920
Poster of The Golden Trail
The Golden Trail
Jean Hersholt was 34 in The Golden Trail as 'Harry Teal'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1920
Poster of The Red Lane
The Red Lane
Jean Hersholt was 34 in The Red Lane as 'Vetal Beaulieu'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 12 1920
Poster of Love's Prisoner
Love's Prisoner
Jean Hersholt was 32 in Love's Prisoner as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1919
Poster of Whom the Gods Would Destroy
Whom the Gods Would Destroy
Jean Hersholt was 32 in Whom the Gods Would Destroy
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 15 1919
Poster of Little Red Decides
Little Red Decides
Jean Hersholt was 31 in Little Red Decides as 'Sour Milk'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 1918
Poster of Madame Spy
Madame Spy
Jean Hersholt was 31 in Madame Spy as 'Count Von Ornstorff'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 1918
Poster of Princess Virtue
Princess Virtue
Jean Hersholt was 31 in Princess Virtue as 'Emile Carre'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 12 1917
Poster of '49–'17
'49–'17
Jean Hersholt was 31 in '49–'17 as ''Gentleman Jim' Raynor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 15 1917
Poster of A Stormy Knight
A Stormy Knight
Jean Hersholt was 31 in A Stormy Knight as 'Dr. Fraser'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 1917
Poster of The Soul Herder
The Soul Herder
Jean Hersholt was 31 in The Soul Herder as 'The Minister'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 07 1917
Poster of Southern Justice
Southern Justice
Jean Hersholt was 30 in Southern Justice as 'Caleb Talbot'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 28 1917
Poster of The Clash of Steel
The Clash of Steel
Jean Hersholt was 30 in The Clash of Steel as 'Prince Feodor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1917
Poster of Perils of the Secret Service
Perils of the Secret Service
Jean Hersholt was 30 in Perils of the Secret Service as 'Prince Feodor (Episode #2)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1917
Poster of The Saintly Sinner
The Saintly Sinner
Jean Hersholt was 30 in The Saintly Sinner as 'Undetermined Role'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 26 1917
Poster of The Terror
The Terror
Jean Hersholt was 30 in The Terror as 'Jimm, the Dope'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 12 1917
Poster of Love Aflame
Love Aflame
Jean Hersholt was 30 in Love Aflame as 'Reginald'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 29 1917
Poster of Fighting for Love
Fighting for Love
Jean Hersholt was 30 in Fighting for Love as 'Ferdinand'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 08 1917
Poster of Black Orchids
Black Orchids
Jean Hersholt was 30 in Black Orchids
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1917
Poster of Kinkaid, Gambler
Kinkaid, Gambler
Jean Hersholt was 30 in Kinkaid, Gambler
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 04 1916
Poster of The Aryan
The Aryan
Jean Hersholt was 29 in The Aryan as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 09 1916
Poster of Hell's Hinges
Hell's Hinges
Jean Hersholt was 29 in Hell's Hinges as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 1916
Poster of The Disciple
The Disciple
Jean Hersholt was 29 in The Disciple as 'Mob Member'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1915
Poster of A New Hat for the Madam
A New Hat for the Madam
Jean Hersholt was 20 in A New Hat for the Madam
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1906

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
Jean Hersholt was 66+ in This Is Your Life as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Jean Hersholt was 63+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Jean Hersholt was 61+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948