Biography
Al Jolson, also known as Asa Yoelson, was a Lithuanian-born American singer, comedian, actor and vaudevillian. He was born on 26 May 1886 in Sredniki, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire (now Seredžius, Lithuania), and emigrated to the United States as a child.
Jolson appeared in numerous stage shows and films. He played Jakie Rabinowitz in the 1927 film The Jazz Singer. A biographical film, The Jolson Story (1946), featured Larry Parks in the title role with Jolson's singing voice.
