Jean Hersholt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jean Hersholt

actor

Date of Birth: 12-Jul-1886

Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Date of Death: 02-Jun-1956

Profession: actor, translator, film director, film actor, linguist

Nationality: United States, Denmark

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

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.