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| Al Jolson | |
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Publicity photo of Al Jolson | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Asa Yoelson |
| Born | May 26, 1886, Seredžius, Lithuania |
| Died | October 23, 1950 |
| Genre(s) | Vaudeville Pop standards Jazz |
| Years active | 1911–1950 |
| Label(s) | Columbia Brunswick Decca |
| Website | The Al Jolson Society |
Asa "Al Jolson" Yoelson (May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950) was an acclaimed American singer and actor whose career lasted from 1911 until his death in 1950.
He was one of the most popular entertainers of the twentieth century whose influence extended to other popular performers, including Bing Crosby and Eddie Fisher.
Jolson is best known today for his appearance in one of the first "talkies," The Jazz Singer, the first feature film with sound to enjoy wide commercial success, in 1927.
Performing the song "Mammy" in blackface, Jolson ad-libbed his signature catchphrase, "You ain't heard nothing yet!" Along with