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Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson, Yiddish: אַסאַ יואלסאָן; May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950) was a Lithuanian-born American singer, actor, and vaudevillian. He was one of the United States' most famous and highest-paid stars of the 1920s, and was self-billed as "The World's Greatest Entertainer".
May 22, 2024 · Al Jolson (born May 26, 1886, Srednike, Russia [now Seredžius, Lithuania]—died October 23, 1950, San Francisco, California, U.S.) was a popular American singer and blackface comedian of the musical stage and motion pictures, from before World War I to 1940.
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May 19, 2010 · The fantastic Al Jolson performing his signature tune 'Mammy' in the finale of the 1927 film 'The Jazz Singer' and yes, it's in blackface! Great performance....
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Learn about the life and career of Al Jolson, the \"World's Greatest Entertainer\" who starred in The Jazz Singer (1927) and other musical films. Find out his birth name, nickname, height, family, spouses, awards and trivia.
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- May 26, 1886
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Learn about Al Jolson, the master showman of American theatre, whose career spanned fifty years of American Music history. Find text, photos, music, biographies, recordings, films, stage shows, and more on this official website sponsored by the International Al Jolson Society.
Learn about Al Jolson, the first Jewish star of vaudeville and film, who popularized African-American music and became \"The World's Greatest Entertainer.\" Explore his life, career, and legacy on Broadway and beyond.
