Acting
Al Jolson
Born May 26, 1886 Died October 23, 1950 (Age 64)Sredniki, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire [now Seredžius, Lithuania]47 Credits
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…
