This category is for links to ODP categories for an individual in the motion picture industry who has been awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award because his or her humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the industry. The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award is awarded periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) at the Academy Award ceremonies for an individual's outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes. The nomination and voting for this award are restricted to members of the Board of Governors of AMPAS. For this award, the year shown next to the person's name is the year when the award was presented.

The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are presented by AMPAS to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry.
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