Jean Hersholt

Jean Hersholt
Jean Hersholt

Jean Pierre Carl Buron, 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 ; he directed four.

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Male
Full Name
Jean Pierre Carl Buron
Date of Birth
July 12nd, 1886
Age
139
Birth Place
Kingdom of Denmark, Denmark, Capital Region of Denmark
Date of Death
June 2nd, 1956
Died Aged
69
Star Sign
Cancer
Occupation
Actor
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Roles
Adolph Kramer, Grandfather in Heidi
Frederick Smith in Emma
Father Chevillon in Seventh Heaven
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