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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 most famous for starring on the CBS radio series Dr. Christian from 1937–1954, which later inspired a TV series with the same name from 1956-1957.
Learn about the life and career of Jean Hersholt, a Danish-born Hollywood star who played villains, fathers, and doctors in silent and sound films. He also translated and promoted the works of Hans Christian Andersen, his favorite author.
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- Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
The award is named after Danish American screen actor and humanitarian Jean Hersholt (1886–1956), who served as president of the Motion Picture Relief Fund for 18 years.
Learn about the award named after Jean Hersholt, a Hollywood actor and governor of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The award honors an individual in the industry who has made a positive impact on human welfare and social justice.
Nov 22, 2022 · Honoree Canadian-American actor Michael J. Fox hugs his wife Tracy Pollan as he accepts the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 13th Annual...
- Michelle Butterfield
Though he remained obscure to all but the most ardent classic film fans, Jean Hersholt's legacy of philanthropy immortalized him in cinema history as the man who gave Hollywood its conscience. Jean Pierre Hersholt was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on July 12, 1886.
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Jean Pierre Hersholt (12 July 1886 – 2 June 1956) was a Danish-born actor who lived in the United States, where he was a leading film and radio talent, best known for his 17 years starring on radio in Dr. Christian and for playing Shirley Temple's grandfather in Heidi.
