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Al Jolson

Al Jolson karaoke Al Jolson (May 26, 1886 October 23, 1950) was a highly acclaimed American singer, comedian, and actor, and, according to PBS, the "first openly Jewish man to become an entertainment star in America."

By 1920, he was America’s most famous and highest paid entertainer. Between 1911 and 1928, Jolson had nine sell-out Winter Garden shows in a row, more than 80 hit records, and 16 national and international tours. Yet he's best remembered today for his leading role in the first (full length) talking movie ever made, ''The Jazz Singer'', released in 1927. He starred in a series of successful musical films throughout the 1930s. After a period of inactivity, his stardom returned with the 1946 Oscar-winning biographical film, ''The Jolson Story''. Larry Parks played Jolson with the songs dubbed in with Jolson’s real voice. A sequel, ''Jolson Sings Again,'' was released in 1949, and was nominated for three Oscars. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Jolson became the first star to entertain troops overseas during World War II, and again in 1950 became the first star to perform for GIs in Korea, doing 42 shows in 16 days.Source: Wikipedia

Genres: Broadway / Musicals, Oldies, Jazz
Languages: English
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