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Jean Hersholt, MURDER IN THE FLEET
Born
1886-07-12
Copenhagen, Denmark
Died
1956-06-02 (69)
Los Angeles, CA
Character actor who achieved his greatest recognition as a humanitarian. Founded the Motion Picture Relief Fund, which financed the building of The Motion Picture Home & Hospital (Larry Fine's home 1970 - 1975). The special, annual Academy Award, "The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award," is in his honor.
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