AL JOLSON (1886–1950)

 

AL JOLSON (1886–1950)

Singer

Asa Yoelson was an American singer, actor, screenwriter, and musical director of Lithuanian origin. He is world-renowned for his performance in the first sound film in the history of cinema, *The Jazz Singer*, but he was also one of the most versatile showmen of the 20th century. Date of birth: May 26, 1886, Seredžius, Lithuania.

Date of death: October 23, 1950, San Francisco. Burial: September 23, 1951, Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery, Culver City, California, United States.

Spouse: Erle Galbraith (m. 1945–1950)