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Al Jolson (May 26, 1886 Seredžius-October 23, 1950 San Francisco) a.k.a. AL JOLSON, Asa Yoelson, Mr. Al Jolson, Jolie, Albert Jolson or The World's Greatest Entertainer was a Lithuanian singer, comedian and actor. He had three children, Al Jolson Jr., Alicia Jolson and Asa Jolson Jr..
His albums include 20 Golden Memories, Al Jolson: Duets, American Legends, The Best of the Decca Years, Let Me Sing and I'm Happy: Al Jolson at Warner Bros. 1926 - 1936, Mammy, My Greatest Songs, The Best of Al Jolson, 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Al Jolson and The Very Best of Al Jolson. Genres related to him: Jazz, Pop music and Traditional pop music.
Al Jolson rose to fame in the early 20th century and was known for his energetic stage performances and signature blackface makeup. He starred in several successful Broadway musicals, including Sinbad and Bombo, and later went on to appear in films such as The Jazz Singer and Mammy. Jolson was one of the highest-paid entertainers of his time and is often credited with popularizing jazz music in the United States. Despite his controversial use of blackface, Jolson was a fervent supporter of civil rights and was known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in supporting the Jewish community. He died in 1950 from a heart attack.
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