Al Jolson

Al Jolson

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson; May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950) was a Lithuanian-born American singer, comedian, actor, and vaudevillian. In his heyday, he was dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer". He was born in the Russian Empire (the part of which is now in Lithuania) and emigrated to America at the age of five with his Jewish parents. His performing...

Known For

The Jazz Singer

as Jakie Rabinowitz

Wonder Bar

as Al Wonder

Cast Credits

Purple Heart Diary

as Al Jolson (archive footage) (uncredited)

Jolson Sings Again

as Himself (singing voice) (uncredited)

The Jolson Story

as Singing Voice / Al Jolson (uncredited)

Rhapsody in Blue

as Al Jolson

Take It or Leave It

as (archive footage) (uncredited)

Swanee River

as Edwin P. Christy

A Day at Santa Anita

as Al Jolson (uncredited)

The Singing Kid

as Al Jackson

Go Into Your Dance

as Al Howard

Wonder Bar

as Al Wonder

Big Boy

as Gus

Mammy

as Al Fuller

New York Nights

as Al Jolson

The Singing Fool

as Al Stone

The Jazz Singer

as Jakie Rabinowitz

Crew Credits