Al jolson biography

Al Jolson
Publicity photo of Al Jolson
Background information
Birth name	Asa Yoelson
Born	May 26, 1886, Seredžius, Lithuania
Died	October 23, 1950
Genre(s)	Vaudeville Pop standards Jazz
Years active	1911–1950
Label(s)	Columbia Brunswick Decca
Website	The Al Jolson Society

Asa "Al Jolson" Yoelson (May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950) was an acclaimed American singer and actor whose career lasted from 1911 until his death in 1950.

He was one of the most popular entertainers of the twentieth century whose influence extended to other popular performers, including Bing Crosby and Eddie Fisher.

Jolson is best known today for his appearance in one of the first "talkies," The Jazz Singer, the first feature film with sound to enjoy wide commercial success, in 1927.

Performing the song "Mammy" in blackface, Jolson ad-libbed his signature catchphrase, "You ain't heard nothing yet!" Along with