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Jean Hersholt is a Actor American born on 10 july 1886 at Copenhagen (Danemark)
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. 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.
L'immense collection que Hersholt possédait des livres de Hans Christian Andersen est passée à la Bibliothèque du Congrès. Il est le traducteur en anglais de plus de 160 des contes d'Andersen. Ceux-ci ont été publiés, en six volumes, en 1949 sous le titre The Complete Andersen, et sont considérés comme « LA » traduction de référence, l'une des meilleures en langue anglaise. En 1948, Hersholt est fait chevalier de l'ordre de Dannebrog, en grande partie en raison de son œuvre de traducteur.
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Birth name Jean Pierre Hersholt
Nationality USA
Birth 10 july 1886 at Copenhagen (Danemark)
Death 2 june 1956 (at 69 years) at Hollywood (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 10 july 1886 at Copenhagen (Danemark)
Death 2 june 1956 (at 69 years) at Hollywood (USA)
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. 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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CarrièreL'immense collection que Hersholt possédait des livres de Hans Christian Andersen est passée à la Bibliothèque du Congrès. Il est le traducteur en anglais de plus de 160 des contes d'Andersen. Ceux-ci ont été publiés, en six volumes, en 1949 sous le titre The Complete Andersen, et sont considérés comme « LA » traduction de référence, l'une des meilleures en langue anglaise. En 1948, Hersholt est fait chevalier de l'ordre de Dannebrog, en grande partie en raison de son œuvre de traducteur.
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Hollywood Without Make-Up (1963)
Directed by Ken Murray
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the film industry, Documentary films about cities
Actors Kirk Douglas, Ken Murray, Cary Grant, June Allyson, George K. Arthur, Eddie Albert
Roles Self (archive footage)
Rating71%
The film consists of archive footage of famous Hollywood stars, mostly home movies showing the stars as themselves instead of playing a role in front of the camera.
Run for Cover (1955)
, 1h33Directed by Nicholas Ray
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Western
Actors James Cagney, Jack Lambert, Viveca Lindfors, John Derek, Jean Hersholt, Grant Withers
Roles Mr. Swenson
Rating66%
Matt Dow meets young cowboy Davey Bishop for the first time. As they take turns shooting at a hawk, a train that has recently been robbed goes by. Mistaking it for an attack by train robbers, a bag of money is tossed from the train toward the two men.
Dancing in the Dark (1949)
, 1h32Directed by Irving Reis
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Romantic comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about television, Théâtre, Musical films, Films based on plays
Actors William Powell, Mark Stevens, Betsy Drake, Adolphe Menjou, Randy Stuart, Lloyd Corrigan
Roles Jean Hersholt
Rating54%
This musical comedy stars William Powell as Emery Slade, an unlikeable actor who was once a major film star, but who has not worked in ten years. Slade tries to convince studio chief Melville Crossman (Adolphe Menjou) to give the female lead in the film version of a Broadway musical to an unknown, rather than the actress he was sent to New York to sign.
, 21minutesDirected by Arthur Lubin
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about drugs, Transport films, Aviation films, Documentary films about law, Documentary films about war, Documentary films about historical events, Documentary films about health care, Political films, Documentary films about World War II
Actors Noah Beery, Jr, Jean Hersholt, Joseph Crehan, Richard Fraser, Thomas Gomez, Anne Gwynne
Roles Colonel Jensen - Medical Corps
Rating56%
Stage Door Canteen (1943)
, 2h12Directed by Frank Borzage
Origin USA
Genres War, Comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Politique, Musical films, Political films
Actors Cheryl Walker, Lon McCallister, Tallulah Bankhead, Kenny Baker, Margaret Early, Ralph Bellamy
Roles Jean Hersholt
Rating62%
The storyline of the film follows several women who volunteer for the Canteen and who must adhere to strict rules of conduct, the most important of which is that while their job is to provide friendly companionship to and be dance partners for the (often nervous) men who are soon to be sent into combat, no romantic fraternization is allowed. One volunteer who confesses to only becoming involved in the Canteen in order to be discovered by one of the Hollywood stars in attendance, ultimately finds herself falling in love with one of the soldiers.
Melody for Three (1941)
, 1h7Directed by Erle C. Kenton
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Jean Hersholt, Fay Wray, Walter Woolf King, Astrid Allwyn, Maude Eburne, Irene Ryan
Roles Doctor Paul Christian
Rating58%
Le Dr Christian s'intéresse à un jeune garçon, prodige du violon, dont la mère est professeur de musique divorcée. Son intérêt ne se limite pas à la carrière musicale du garçon - il pense qu'il serait préférable que le garçon retrouve ses parents ensemble, et se propose de le faire.
They Meet Again (1941)
, 1h9Directed by Erle C. Kenton
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Musical
Themes Musical films
Actors Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin, Maude Eburne, John Dilson, Neil Hamilton
Roles Doctor Paul Christian
Rating52%
The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940)
, 1h7Directed by Bernard Vorhaus
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Medical-themed films
Actors Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin, Tom Neal, Maude Eburne, Vera Lewis
Roles Doctor Paul Christian
Rating60%
Kindhearted Dr. Paul Christian is appalled by the harsh living conditions of homeless inhabitants of Squatterstown. He lets one of the homeless, Dave Williams, to live with him, and goes on to ask the city to build housing for the poor. He realizes that it is the powerful Mrs. Norma Stewart that has the last say in the matter since it is her property they would build on.
, 1h8Directed by William C. McGann
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Edgar Kennedy, Rod La Rocque, Frank Albertson, Lynn Merrick
Roles Doctor Paul Christian
Rating57%
Professor Kenneth Parker, a God-fearing physical culturist, arrives to work in the serene little town of River’s End. He claims to be a specialist and top authority on health matters. The town physician, Dr. Paul Christian, reacts to Parker’s promises to the women in town of dramatic weight loss, if they followed his advice. The head of the town women’s club, Mrs. Browning, is charmed by the questionable professor. Parker and invites him to her home and to have a lecture when the club is meeting. He is welcome to use the club as his forum for his teachings.
Remedy for Riches (1940)
, 1hDirected by Erle C. Kenton
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Edgar Kennedy, Maude Eburne, Renie Riano, Walter Catlett
Roles Doctor Paul Christian
Rating58%
Meet Dr. Christian (1939)
, 1h8Directed by Bernard Vorhaus
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin, Enid Bennett, Paul Harvey, Marcia Mae Jones
Roles Doctor Paul Christian
Rating60%
Mr. Moto in Danger Island (1939)
, 1h10Directed by Herbert I. Leeds
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films
Actors Peter Lorre, Jean Hersholt, Warren Hymer, Amanda Duff, Richard Lane, Leon Ames
Roles Mr. Sutter
Rating66%
Mr Moto arrives in Puerto Rico to investigate the murder of an American agent and uncovers a smuggling ring.
Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938)
, 1h46Directed by Henry King
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romantic comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Children's films
Actors Tyrone Power, Tyrone Power Jr., Alice Faye, Don Ameche, Ethel Merman, Jack Haley
Roles Prof. Heinrich
Rating67%
Happy Landing (1938)
Directed by Roy Del Ruth
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical
Themes Musical films
Actors Don Ameche, Jean Hersholt, Ethel Merman, Cesar Romero, Billy Gilbert, Wally Vernon
Roles Lars Ericksen
Rating63%
A bandleader, Duke Sargent, and his manager Jimmy Hall are flying from New York to Paris when they must make a forced landing in Norway. A misunderstanding results in local girl Trudy Ericksen being romantically committed to Duke, but he has Flo Kelly waiting for him back in New York and slips away.
Five of a Kind (1938)
, 1h25Directed by Herbert I. Leeds
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Jean Hersholt, Claire Trevor, Cesar Romero, Slim Summerville, Henry Wilcoxon, Inez Courtney
Roles Dr. John Luke
Rating51%