Al Jolson
- January 11, 2024
- Pop Singer
Quick Facts
Al Jolson Biography
| Birthday | May 26 |
| Birth Year | 1886 |
Al Jolson is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on May 26, 1886 in Russia, Russia. Star of the first talking movie, 1927’s The Jazz Singer. He was known for entertaining troops overseas during WWII.
He influenced many famous singers, including Judy Garland.
He was married to Henrietta Keller from 1907 to 1920, Alma Osbourne from 1922 to 1928, Ruby Keeler from 1928 to 1940 and Erle Galbraith from 1945 to 1950. He had three children named Alicia, Asa and Al Jr.
Al Jolson Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Pop Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Al Jolson is one of the richest Pop Singer from Russia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Al Jolson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He worked as an usher for Walter L. Main’s Circus before earning a role in the show.
At one point in time, he was the highest paid entertainer in the world.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
Al Jolson height 5 feet 8 inches Al weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Al Jolson Dating?
According to our records, Al Jolson married to Erle Galbraith. As of December 1, 2023, Al Jolson’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Al Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Russia. Al Jolson celebrates birthday on May 26 of every year.
What was Al Jolson famous for?
Jolson was the first openly Jewish man to become an entertainment star in America. His marginal status as a Jew informed his blackface portrayal of Southern blacks. Almost single-handedly, Jolson helped to introduce African- American musical innovations like jazz, ragtime, and the blues to white audiences.
What happened to Al Jolson?
Al Jolson, “The World’s Greatest Entertainer”, died of a heart attack while playing cards in a hotel in San Francisco on 23 October 1950 – he was 64.
What type of music did Al Jolson sing?
Al Jolson
Genres| Vaudeville Pop standards Jazz Pop
Occupation(s)| Actor Comedian Singer
Years active| 1911–1950
Labels| Victor, Columbia, Little Wonder, Brunswick, Decca
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- 1 Michael Jackson.
- 2 Freddie Mercury. …
- 3 Elvis Presley. …
- 4 Robin Williams. …
- 5 Clint Eastwood. …
- 6 Paul McCartney. …
- 7 Frank Sinatra. …
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What was the first talking movie?
The Jazz Singer, American musical film, released in 1927, that was the first feature-length movie with synchronized dialogue. It marked the ascendancy of “talkies” and the end of the silent-film era.