Jean Hersholt
(1886-1956)
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Jean Pierre Carl Buron (12 July 1886 – 2 June 1956), known professionally as Jean Hersholt, was a Danish-American actor. He is best known for starring on the radio series Dr. Christian (1937–1954) and in the film Heidi (1937). 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.
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Jean Pierre Hersholt 12 July 1886 Copenhagen, Denmark
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2 June 1956 (aged 69) Hollywood, California
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| Zodiac | Cancer |
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Allan Eigil Hersholt 2nd child with Via Anderson Male b. 4 Dec 1914 d. 19 Feb 1990 Age: 75 (at death) 1914-1990 American, Actor
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