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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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Al Jolson Biography. Born: May 26, 1886 Srednike, Lithuania Died: October 23, 1950 San Francisco, California Lithuanian-born American entertainer, vaudeville performer, actor, and singer. Al Jolson was a famous singer and film actor. He starred in the first all-sound movie, The Jazz Singer.
Al Jolson is an American singer, comedian, and actor. He was dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer" at the peak of his career. His performing style was brash and extroverted, and he popularized many songs that benefited from his "shamelessly sentimental, melodramatic approach."
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!
The Very Best of Al Jolson: 20 Greatest Hits. Is It True What They Say About Dixie? A new music service with official albums, singles, videos, remixes, live performances and more for Android,...
Apr 6, 2021 · An excerpt from a Hollywood film Rhapsody In Blue (1945) Artist: Al Jolson Music: George Gershwin Lyrics: Irving Caesar Play: Sinbad Orchestral Arrangement: Ray Heindorf Sound: David Forrest...
With text, photos, music and more, here is the source to learn about Al Jolson, the master showman of American theatre, whose career spanned fifty years of American Music history. If you have never heard Jolson, you are in for a treat, as many of these pages contain excerpts from some of his most popular or memorable songs.
Al Jolson, “The Jazz Singer,” died at the St. Francis Hotel here tonight. He had recently returned from Korea after entertaining troops there. Death came just after 10:30 P.M. (PST) as Mr. Jolson was playing cards in his room with friends.
Al Jolson (1886-1950) is best known as the star of Hollywood’s first sound feature film, The Jazz Singer. In his time, however, he left a much larger imprint.
