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Al Jolson: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Asa Yoelson
Born May 26, 1886 • Lithuania
Died October 23, 1950 (aged 64) • San Francisco • California
Notable Works “Bombo” • “Hallelujah, I’m a Bum” • “Swanee River” • “The Jolson Story”
Notable Family Members spouse Ruby Keeler

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Al Jolson stands behind Dolores Del Rio, resting his hand on her shoulder, in a scene from the 1934 film Wonder Bar; both wear formal evening attire.
Al Jolson as Jakie Rabinowitz embraces Eugenie Besserer as his mother, Sara Rabinowitz, in an emotional scene from the 1927 film The Jazz Singer.
Al Jolson and Eugenie Besserer sit close together at a piano, smiling at each other, in a scene from the 1927 film The Jazz Singer.
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