Jean Hersholt
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 CBS radio series Dr. Christian (1937–1954) and inspiring later subsequent TV series (1956-1957), along with co-starring in the Shirley Temple film Heidi (1937). Asked how to pronounce his name, he told to The Literary Digest, (major influential magazine of current affairs / news, opinion and cultural affairs, published 1890-1938) "In English, her'sholt; in Danish, hairs'hult." Of his total motion picture credits during 1924 to 1955, 75 were silent film and 65 were "talkies" - 140 total; he directed four.
Jean Hersholt | |
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Hersholt in 1929 | |
| Born | Jean Pierre Carl Buron 12 July 1886 |
| Died | 2 June 1956 (aged 69) Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California |
| Other names | Jean Pierre Hersholt Jean Buron Hersholt |
| Occupation(s) | Actor (film and radio), philanthropist, humanitarian, literary editor / translator |
| Years active | 1906–1955 |
| Spouse |
Via Hersholt (m. 1914) |
| Children | 1 son |
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