Al Jolson Discussion

Al Jolson: Al Jolson. Actor: The Jazz Singer. Al Jolson was known in the industry as "The World's Greatest Entertainer," for well over 40 years. After his death his influence continued unabated with such performers as Sammy Davis Jr., Elvis Presley, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Jackie Wilson and Jerry Lee Lewis all mentioning him as an inspiration. Al Jolson was born Asa Yoelson in Seredzius, Lithuania, to a Jewish family, the son of...

Known For: The Jazz Singer (Jakie Rabinowitz), King Kong (Soundtrack("I'm Sitting on Top of the World")), Go Into Your Dance (Al Howard), Payback (Soundtrack("Anniversary Song"))