Person
Jean Hersholt
Acting · 1886–1956 · Copenhagen, Denmark
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.
Known for
What's My Line?
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
This Is Your Life
Self
Greed
Marcus
Susan Lenox
Karl Ohlin
Jazzmania
Prince Otto of Como
Happy Landing
Lars Ericksen
Grand Hotel
Senf
His Brother's Wife
Professor 'Pop' Fahrenheim
Mamba
August Bolte (Mamba)
Filmography
- 2004Checking Out: Grand HotelSelf (archive footage)
- 2003Complicated WomenSelf (archive footage)
- 1955Run for CoverMr. Swenson
- 1954A Star Is Born World PremiereSelf
- 1952This Is Your LifeSelf
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1949Dancing in the DarkJean Hersholt
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
- 1944To the People of the United StatesColonel Jensen - Medical Corps
- 1943Stage Door CanteenJean Hersholt
- 1941Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
- 1941They Meet AgainDoctor Paul Christian
- 1941Melody for ThreeDoctor Paul Christian
- 1940Remedy for RichesDoctor Paul Christian
- 1940Dr. Christian Meets the WomenDoctor Paul Christian
- 1940Cavalcade of the Academy AwardsSelf
- 1940The Courageous Dr. ChristianDoctor Paul Christian
- 1939Meet Dr. ChristianDoctor Paul Christian
- 1939Mr. Moto in Danger IslandMr. Sutter
- 1938Five of a KindDr. John Luke
- 1938I'll Give a MillionVictor
- 1938Alexander's Ragtime BandProf. Heinrich
- 1938Happy LandingLars Ericksen
- 1937HeidiAdolph Kramer
- 1937Seventh HeavenFather Chevillon
- 1937One in a MillionHeinrich Muller
- 1936ReunionDr. John Luke
- 1936His Brother's WifeProfessor 'Pop' Fahrenheim
- 1936Sins of ManChristopher Freyman
- 1936The Country DoctorDr. John Luke
- 1936Tough GuyDr. Mulback
- 1935Break of HeartsProfessor Thalma
- 1935Murder in the FleetVictor Hanson
- 1935Mark of the VampireBaron Otto
- 1934The Painted VeilHerr Koerber
- 1934The FountainBaron von Leyden
- 1934Men in WhiteDr. Hochberg
- 1934The Cat and the FiddleProfessor Bertier
- 1933Dinner at EightJo Stengel
- 1933Christopher BeanRosen
- 1933Song of the EagleOtto Hoffman
- 1933The Crime of the CenturyDr. Emil Brandt
- 1932FleshMr. Herman
- 1932The Mask of Fu ManchuVon Berg
- 1932Grand HotelSenf
- 1932Hearts of HumanitySol Bloom
- 1932Skyscraper SoulsJake
- 1932UnashamedMr. Schmidt
- 1932New Morals for OldJames Hallett
- 1932Night CourtHerman the Janitor
- 1932Are You Listening?George Wagner
- 1932The Beast of the CitySamuel "Sam" Belmonte
- 1932EmmaFrederick Smith
- 1931Private LivesOscar
- 1931The Sin of Madelon ClaudetDr. Dulac
- 1931Susan LenoxKarl Ohlin
- 1931The Phantom of ParisHerman
- 1931TransatlanticRudolph aka Jed Kramer
- 1931DaybreakHerr Schnabel
- 1930Viennese NightsHerr Hofner, Elsa's Father
- 1930The Third AlarmFrank 'Dad' Morton
- 1930The Cat CreepsDr. Patterson
- 1930East Is WestMan
- 1930Hell HarborJoseph Horngold
- 1930MambaAugust Bolte (Mamba)
- 1930The Case of Sergeant GrischaPosnanski
- 1930The ClimaxLuigi Golfanti
- 1929Modern LoveFrançois Renault
- 1929The Younger GenerationJulius Goldfish - Pa
- 1929The Girl on the BargeMcCadden
- 1928Give and TakeJohn Bauer
- 1928Jazz MadFranz Hausmann
- 1928The Battle of the SexesWilliam Judson
- 1928Abie's Irish RoseSolomon Levy
- 1928The Secret HourTony
- 1928The Student Prince in Old HeidelbergDr. Jüttner
- 192813 Washington Square'Deacon' Pyecroft
- 1927Alias The DeaconGeorge Caswell or The Deacon
- 1927The Wrong Mr. WrightSeymour White
- 1926The Old SoakClement Hawley, Sr.
- 1926FlamesOle Bergson
- 1926It Must Be LovePop Schmidt
- 1926My Old Dutch'Erb 'Uggins
- 1926The Greater GloryGustav Schmidt
- 1925Stella DallasEd Munn
- 1925A Woman's FaithJules Cluny
- 1925Don Q Son of ZorroDon Fabrique Borusta
- 1925Fifth Avenue ModelsMr. Jones - a Crook
- 1925Dangerous InnocenceGilchrist
- 1924So BigAug Hempel
- 1924Cheap KissesGustaf Borgstrom
- 1924GreedMarcus
- 1924Her Night of RomanceJoe Diamond
- 1924Sinners in SilkDr. Eustace
- 1924The Woman on the JuryJury Foreman
- 1924The GoldfishHerman Krauss
- 1924The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios
- 1924TormentBoris
- 1923Red LightsEzra Carson
- 1923Souls for SaleSelf - Celebrity Actor
- 1923QuicksandsRing Member
- 1923JazzmaniaPrince Otto of Como
- 1922The Strangers' BanquetFiend
- 1922Tess of the Storm CountryBen Letts
- 1922Heart's HavenHenry Bird
- 1922Golden DreamsAssistant Director
- 1922When Romance RidesJoel Creech
- 1921The Man Of The ForestLem Beasley
- 1921A Certain Rich ManAdrian Brownwell
- 1921The Four Horsemen of the ApocalypseProf. von Hartrott (uncredited)
- 1921The Servant in the HouseManson, The Servant in the House
- 1920The Deceiver
- 1920Merely Mary AnnStranger
- 1920The Golden TrailHarry Teal
- 1920The Red LaneVetal Beaulieu
- 1919Love's PrisonerParty Guest (uncredited)
- 1919Whom the Gods Would Destroy
- 1918The AnswerShepard
- 1918Little Red DecidesSour Milk
- 1918Madame SpyCount Von Ornstorff
- 1917Princess VirtueEmile Carre
- 1917'49–'17'Gentleman Jim' Raynor
- 1917A Stormy KnightDr. Fraser
- 1917The Soul HerderThe Minister
- 1917Southern JusticeCaleb Talbot
- 1917The Clash of SteelPrince Feodor
- 1917Perils of the Secret ServicePrince Feodor (Episode #2)
- 1917The Saintly SinnerUndetermined Role
- 1917The TerrorJimm, the Dope
- 1917Love AflameReginald
- 1917Fighting for LoveFerdinand
- 1917Black Orchids
- 1916Kinkaid, Gambler
- 1916The Aryan(uncredited)
- 1916Bullets and Brown Eyes
- 1916Hell's HingesBartender (uncredited)
- 1915The DiscipleMob Member
- 1915Never Again
- 1906A New Hat for the Madam
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