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Acting
Jean Hersholt
Jean Hersholt is best known for What's My Line?, The Ed Sullivan Show and This Is Your Life. Jean Hersholt was born on July 10, 1886. Jean Hersholt died on June 2, 1956 at the age of 69.
- Born
- July 10, 1886
- Place of birth
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Died
- June 2, 1956 (69 years old)
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.
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
Filmography
- 1952This Is Your LifeSelf
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jean Hersholt been in?
Jean Hersholt is best known for What's My Line?, The Ed Sullivan Show and This Is Your Life.
When was Jean Hersholt born?
Jean Hersholt was born on July 10, 1886. (Copenhagen, Denmark)
How old is Jean Hersholt?
Jean Hersholt died on June 2, 1956 at the age of 69.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·