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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. 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 appeared in 140 films and directed four.

• Born: Jean Pierre Hersholt 12 July 1886 Copenhagen, Denmark
• Died: 2 June 1956 (aged 69) Hollywood, California, U.S.
• Occupation: Actor
• Years active: 1906–1955
• Spouse: Via Hersholt (1914-1956)

Read more about Jean Hersholt at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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Academy President Takes On The Haters, Defends Oprah's Honorary Award
Perez Hilton Gossip, 2011-08-05 20:30:17
Better watch out, critics! The President of the United States of America the Academy has got Oprah's back! To recap, two days ago, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors announced that they will honor Oprah Winfrey with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for "her extensive ...

Academy Getting Backlash Over Oprah's Honorary Award!
Perez Hilton Gossip, 2011-08-04 23:30:19
Sorry, Oprah, but the critics are NOT happy about this! Yesterday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors announced that they will honor Oprah Winfrey with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for "her extensive charitable, philanthropic, and educational efforts." Here's what New York Film Critics Circle ...

Critics Boo Oprah's Honorary Oscar
Hollywood Reporter, 2011-08-04 02:43:47
Tim Appelo Oprah Winfrey's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award is not getting a standing ovation in Hollywood.read more