Acting
Jean Hersholt
- Titles
- 128movies3TV shows
- Career
Active from 1915 to 1955, with a break from 1945 to 1954, busiest in 1932 with 10 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 53top three billing
- Average score
62/100
- Highest rated
Greed88/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 26 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical8.3average 2.6
- Nostalgia6.5average 3.7
- Class & Capitalism5.1average 3.3
- Romance5.2average 3.8
- Pathos6.3average 5.2
- Melancholy5.7average 4.7
- Catharsis5.8average 5.1
- Wholesome4.0average 3.3
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism0.8, average 5.4
- Pop Culture0.7, average 2.2
- Adrenaline3.6, average 4.9
- Violence3.0, average 4.2
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Historical Setting 8
- Melodrama 6
- Social Commentary 4
- Historical Drama 4
- Class Conflict 3
- Period Piece 3
- Character Study 3
- Silent Film Era 3
- Political Intrigue 3
- Family Saga 3
- Romantic Drama 3
- Classic Hollywood 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Lewis StoneActorGrand Hotel, The Sin of Madelon Claudet, The Mask of Fu Manchu, Night Court, The Phantom of Paris, +2 more
Maude EburneActorMeet Dr. Christian, The Courageous Dr. Christian, Melody for Three, Dr. Christian Meets the Women, They Meet Again, +1 more
John MiljanActorSusan Lenox, Emma, Night Court, Unashamed, Are You Listening?, +1 more
Dorothy LovettActorMeet Dr. Christian, The Courageous Dr. Christian, Dr. Christian Meets the Women, They Meet Again, Remedy for Riches
Myrna LoyActorEmma, The Mask of Fu Manchu, Men in White, New Morals for Old, Transatlantic
Karen MorleyActorThe Sin of Madelon Claudet, The Mask of Fu Manchu, Are You Listening?, Daybreak, Flesh
Jack MulhallActorThe Terror, The Goldfish, Madame Spy, Fighting for Love, Love Aflame- WWilliam AxtComposerGreed, The Mask of Fu Manchu, Men in White, The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg, Tough Guy
Henry KingDirectorSeventh Heaven, Alexander's Ragtime Band, Hell Harbor, The Country Doctor, Stella Dallas
Don AmecheActorHappy Landing, Alexander's Ragtime Band, One in a Million, Sins of Man
Robert BaldwinActorMeet Dr. Christian, The Courageous Dr. Christian, They Meet Again, Remedy for Riches
Neil HamiltonActorThe Sin of Madelon Claudet, The Cat Creeps, Are You Listening?, They Meet Again
Movies and TV shows
1231950s
1 title · average score 67
as Mr. Swenson
1940s
8 titles · average score 59
as Jean Hersholt
as Colonel Jensen - Medical Corps
as Jean Hersholt
as Doctor Paul Christian
as Doctor Paul Christian
as Doctor Paul Christian
as Doctor Paul Christian
as Doctor Paul Christian
1930s
50 titles · average score 60
as Doctor Paul Christian
as Lars Ericksen
as Adolph Kramer
as Father Chevillon
as Professor 'Pop' Fahrenheim
as Baron Otto
as Dr. Hochberg
as Frederick Smith
as Senf
as Samuel "Sam" Belmonte
as Karl Ohlin
as Joseph Horngold
1920s
46 titles · average score 74
as Julius Goldfish - Pa
as McCadden
as Dr. Jüttner
as William Judson
as Solomon Levy
as 'Deacon' Pyecroft
as George Caswell or The Deacon
as Don Fabrique Borusta
as Marcus
as Joe Diamond
as Prince Otto of Como
as Ben Letts
1910s
18 titles · average score 60
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Count Von Ornstorff
as The Minister
as 'Gentleman Jim' Raynor
as Prince Feodor (Episode #2)
as Caleb Talbot
as Jimm, the Dope
as Prince Feodor
as Reginald
as Bartender (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Mob Member