Al Jolson - Biography
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In addition to releasing a string of successful records between 1912 and 1949, Al Jolson achieved pre-eminent stardom on Broadway, hosted several radio series, and became the first important figure of the sound-era of motion pictu... More »
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Al Jolson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Al Jolson (May 26, 1886  – October 23, 1950) was an American singer, comedian, and actor. According to PBS, he is considered the "first openly Jewish man to become an entertainment star in America".
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Al Jolson, for all his tough, earthy exterior, would remain an emotional child for the rest of his life – a self assured braggart who was terrified of being alone, a sentimentalist with a heart of gold who made life miserable for those around him, and a lothario who chased, conquered, and in turn ignored young women.
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AKA Asa Yoelson ... Born: 26-May-1886; Birthplace: Srednik, Lithuania; Died: 23-Oct-1950; Location of death: San Francisco, CA; Cause of death: Heart Failure; Remains: Buried, ... Brother: Harry Jolson (b. 1884, d. 1952); Father: Moses Reuben Yoelson (rabbi); Mother: Naomi Cantor (d. when Al was 10);
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Subject: Where can I find other Al Jolson songs; My Favorites are "Mammy" and "California Here I Come"; Mammy, My Little Mammy, The sun shines east, the sun shines west, but I know where, the sun shines best, Mammy, My Little Mammy,I'd walk a million miles for one of your smiles, my Mammy!
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Al Jolson lived "The American Dream." Born in Lithuania, Jolson rose through the ranks of vaudeville as a comedian and a blackface "Mammy" singer. By 1920, he had become the biggest star on Broadway, but he is probably best remembered for his film career.
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