What is Al Jolson's full name?
Asa Yoelson
Al Jolson date of birth:
May 26, 1886
How old was Al Jolson when died?
64
Where was Al Jolson born?
Seredzius, Lithuania
When did Al Jolson die?
October 23, 1950
Where did Al Jolson die?
San Francisco, California, USA
Why did Al Jolson die?
Heart Attack
How tall is Al Jolson?
5' 8" (173 cm)
Al Jolson body shape:
Average
What color is Al Jolson's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Al Jolson gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Al Jolson?
Jewish
What is Al Jolson's ethnicity?
White
What is Al Jolson nationality?
American
What is Al Jolson's occupation?
Actor
Al Jolson claim to fame:
The Jazz Singer
What genre is Al Jolson's work?
Vaudeville, Pop standards, Jazz, Pop
What instruments does Al Jolson play?
Vocals, Actor, Dancer
Who is Al Jolson's father?
Moses Reuben Yoelson
Who is Al Jolson's mother?
Naomi Cantor
Al Jolson brother(s):
Harry Jolson
Short Biography
Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson; May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950) was an American singer, film actor, and comedian. At the peak of his career, he was dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer". 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 music, including Bing Crosby, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart and others. Dylan once referred to him as "somebody whose life I can feel". Broadway critic Gilbert Seldes compared him to the Greek god Pan, claiming that Jolson represented "the concentration of our national health and gaiety".