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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".
Apr 25, 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.
Learn about the life and career of Al Jolson, the "World's Greatest Entertainer" who starred in The Jazz Singer and popularized many songs. Find out his birth name, nickname, family, spouses, trademarks and trivia.
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- October 23, 1950
- 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. Explore his biography, works, recordings, radio, film, stage, and more on this website sponsored by the International Al Jolson Society.
Learn about the life and career of Al Jolson, the first openly Jewish man to become an entertainment star in America and the first blackface comedian to sing on Broadway. From his vaudeville beginnings in Lithuania to his film and stage roles in blackface, jazz, and blues, discover how he rose to fame and fortune with his legendary performances and legacy.
