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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Born	Jean Pierre Hersholt 12 July 1886 Copenhagen, Denmark
Died	2 June 1956 (aged 69) Hollywood, California
Zodiac	Cancer
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Via Anderson 1892-1983 · Danish actress · m. 1914; div. 1956 info edit

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Jean info 1st child with Via Anderson Male · - · Celebrity Baby

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Allan Eigil Hersholt info 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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