| Date of Birth | 12-July-1886 | |
| Place of Birth |
Copenhagen (Denmark, Capital Region of Denmark) |
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| Nationality | Denmark, United States of America | |
| Also know as | Jean Pierre Hersholt | |
| Profession | Actor, Film Director | |
| Jean Pierre Hersholt 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. | ||
Awards by Jean Hersholt |
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