1886 - 1950
Al Jolson American Actor
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Al Jolson dating history
Relationships
Al Jolson was previously married to Erle Chenault Galbraith (1945 - 1950), Ruby Keeler (1928 - 1939), Ethel Delmar (1922 - 1926) and Henrietta Keller (1907 - 1919).
Al Jolson had an encounter with Dorothy Dare.
About
American Actor Al Jolson was born Asa Yoelson on 26th May, 1886 in Seredzius, Lithuania and passed away on 23rd Oct 1950 San Francisco, California, USA aged 64. He is most remembered for The Jazz Singer. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Al Jolson was in an on-screen matchup with Madge Evans in Hallelujah I'm a Bum (1933).
Al Jolson is a member of the following lists: American film actors, Jewish actors and California Republicans.
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Relationship Statistics
Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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Married | 4 |
13 years, 3 months
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9 years, 1 month
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3 years, 8 months
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Encounter | 1 |
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Total | 5 |
13 years, 3 months
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7 years, 3 months
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3 years, 8 months
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Details
First Name |
Al
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Last Name |
Jolson
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Full Name at Birth |
Asa Yoelson
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Birthday |
26th May, 1886
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Birthplace |
Seredzius, Lithuania
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Died |
23rd October, 1950
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Place of Death |
San Francisco, California, USA
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Cause of Death |
Heart Attack
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Buried |
Hillside Memorial Park,Culver City, California
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Height |
5' 8" (173 cm)
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Build |
Average
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Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Jewish
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Actor, singer and comedian
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Occupation |
Actor
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Claim to Fame |
The Jazz Singer
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Music Genre (Text) |
Vaudeville, Pop standards, Jazz, Pop, traditional pop, blues, vocal music
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Music Genre |
Vocal
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Year(s) Active |
1904–1950
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Music Style |
Tin Pan Alley Pop, Traditional Pop, Minstrel
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Music Mood |
Theatrical, Rousing, Sentimental, Dramatic, Cathartic, Joyous, Boisterous, Energetic, Carefree, Manic, Cheerful, Nostalgic, Stylish, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Provocative, Sweet, Playful, Gleeful, Wistful, Humorous
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Instrument |
Vocals, Actor, Dancer
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Record Label |
Victor, Columbia, Little Wonder, Brunswick, Decca
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Official Websites |
http://www.jolson.org, http://www.jolson.org/, http://jolson.org
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Father |
Moses Reuben Yoelson
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Mother |
Naomi Cantor
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Brother |
Harry Jolson
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Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson; 7 June [O.S. 26 May] 1886 – October 23, 1950) was a Lithuanian-born American singer, comedian, and actor. Jolson has been dubbed "the king of blackface" performers, a theatrical convention since the mid-19th century.
He was also dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer" at the peak of his career. His performing style was brash and extroverted, and he popularized many songs that benefited from his "shamelessly sentimental, melodramatic approach." In the 1920s, Jolson was America's most famous and highest-paid entertainer.