What is Jean Hersholt's middle name?
Pierre
What is Jean Hersholt's full name?
Jean Pierre Hersholt
Jean Hersholt date of birth:
July 12, 1886
How old was Jean Hersholt when died?
69
Where was Jean Hersholt born?
Copenhagen, Denmark
When did Jean Hersholt die?
June 2, 1956
Where did Jean Hersholt die?
Hollywood, California
Why did Jean Hersholt die?
Cancer
How tall is Jean Hersholt?
5' 11" (180 cm)
Jean Hersholt body shape:
Large
Is Jean Hersholt gay or straight?
Straight
What is Jean Hersholt's ethnicity?
White
What is Jean Hersholt nationality?
Danish
Where did Jean Hersholt go to university?
The Copenhagen Art School
What is Jean Hersholt's occupation?
Actor, Director, Soundtrack, Actor, Director, Soundtrack
Jean Hersholt claim to fame:
Founder, Motion Picture Relief Fund
Who is Jean Hersholt's father?
Henry Hersholt
Who is Jean Hersholt's mother?
Claire Petersen
Short Biography
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 (140 total); he directed four.