Jean Hersholt

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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.

Jean Hersholt's screen work to date leans strongly toward Drama and Romance, a consistent thread across his credits so far.

Jean Hersholt's most notable role to date came in Grand Hotel (1932), where he played Senf. He also appeared in Greed (1924) as Marcus. Most recently appeared in Dinner at Eight (1933) as Jo Stengel.

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