Al Jolson
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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 style was brash and extroverted, and he popularized a large number of songs that benefited from his "shamelessly sentimental, melodramatic approach". Numerous well-known singers were influenced by his…
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Asa Yoelson
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Known For
The South Bank Show
1978 · TV
Jacob's Ladder
1990 · Movie
The Jazz Singer
1927 · Movie
The Real Charlie Chaplin
2021 · Movie
Rose of Washington Square
1939 · Movie
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975 · Movie
Gene Kelly: An American in Hollywood
2025 · Movie
Vaudeville
1997 · Movie
Show Girl in Hollywood
1930 · Movie
Show-Business at War
1943 · Movie
Hollywood Cavalcade
1939 · Movie
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
1990 · Movie