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Jean Hersholt - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 12, 1886 |
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| Died | June 02, 1956 (age 69) |
| Birthplace | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Jean Hersholt's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Known For | Acting career in Hollywood films and radio, and the namesake of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. |
Intro
Jean Hersholt was a Danish-American actor best known for his roles in both silent and sound films, as well as his significant contributions to radio broadcasting. His humanitarian work led to the establishment of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Early Life & Background
Jean Hersholt was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, to stage actors Henri Pierre Hersholt and Clara Petersen. He studied at the Copenhagen Art School and started his acting career on the stage in Denmark before moving to the United States in 1913.
Career Highlights
- Starred in films such as 'Heidi' (1937) and 'Grand Hotel' (1932).
- Played the title role in the radio program 'Dr. Christian' from 1937 to 1954.
- President of the Motion Picture Relief Fund (1938–1956).
- The namesake for the Academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, given periodically for outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes.
Trivia
- Translated more than 160 Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales into English.
- Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Jean Hersholt born?
Jean Hersholt was born the 12 July 1886.
Where is Jean Hersholt from?
Copenhagen, Denmark.
On His Birth-Day
About July 12th, 1886, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 12th, 1886 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: