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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.
As actor
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Complicated Women
Run for Cover
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Dancing in the Dark
To the People of the United States
Stage Door Canteen
They Meet Again
Melody for Three
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
Remedy for Riches
The Courageous Dr. Christian
Dr. Christian Meets the Women
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Meet Dr. Christian
Alexander's Ragtime Band
Happy Landing
Five of a Kind
I'll Give a Million
One in a Million
Seventh Heaven
Heidi
His Brother's Wife
Tough Guy
The Country Doctor
Reunion
Sins of Man
Mark of the Vampire
Break of Hearts
