Al Jolson

Al Jolson

Acting
45 Movies

Born

May 26, 1886

Died

October 23, 1950

Place of Birth

Sredniki, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire [now Seredžius, Lithuania]

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Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson; May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950) was a Lithuanian-born American singer, comedian, actor, and vaudevillian. In his heyday, he was dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer". He was born in the Russian Empire (the part of which is now in Lithuania) and emigrated to America at the age of five with his Jewish parents. His performing …

Known For

Filmography