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Jolson c. 1930

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Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson; May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950) was an American singer, comedian, and actor. At the peak of his career, he was dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer". His performing style was brash and extroverted, and he popularized many songs that benefited from his "shamelessly sentimental, melodramatic approach."1 In the 1920s, Jolson was America's most famous and highest-paid entertainer.2

• Born: Asa YoelsonMay 26, 1886Seredžius, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire
• Died: October 23, 1950 (aged 64)San Francisco, California, U.S.
• Resting place: Hillside Memorial Park,Culver City, California
• Other names: "Jolie"
• Occupation: Actor, comedian, singer
• Years active: 1904–1950
• Spouse(s): Henrietta Keller(m. 1907div. 1919)Alma Osbourne(m. 1922div. 1928)Ruby Keeler(m. 1928div. 1940)Erle Galbraith(m. 1945)
• Children: 3 (all adopted)
• Parent(s): Moses Rubin Yoelson and Nechama Yoelson
• Genres: Vaudeville, traditional pop, blues, vocal music
• Labels: Victor Columbia Little Wonder Brunswick Decca
• Website: jolson.org

Read more about Al Jolson at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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