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Al JolsonAl Jolson Al Jolson American entertainer (1886–1950) This article is about the entertainer. For the Roman Catholic bishop, see Alfred Jolson. Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson, Yiddish: אַסאַ יואלסאָן; c. May 26, 1886 (O.S.) June 9, 1886 (N.S.) – October 23, 1950) was an American singer, comedian, actor, and vaudevillian. This article needs additional citations for verification. (July 2025) Quick facts Born, Died ... Al Jolson Jolson in 1925 Born Asa Yoelson May 26, 1886 Sredniki, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire Died October 23, 1950(1950-10-23) (aged 64) San Francisco, California, U.S. Resting place Hillside Memorial Garden Other names Jolie Occupations Singer comedian actor vaudevillian Years active 1897–1950 Political party Republican Spouses Henrietta Keller (m. 1907; div. 1919) Alma Osbourne… (Source: Wikipedia)
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