Al Jolson

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Born:

May 26, 1886 in Srednike, Russia

Death:

October 23, 1950 in San Francisco, CA

Biography:Born Asa Yoelson, legendary entertainer Al Jolson and his family left Russia when he was a child. The son of a cantor, he first sang in a synagogue. His first show business job was with a circus, which he ran away from home to join; in 1906 he became a black-faced cafe and vaudeville entertainer.... Full Biography

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	Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s (2009) Hidden Hollywood: Treasures From The 20th Century Fox Vaults (1997) Jacob's Ladder (1990) All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music: Always Chasin' Rainbows (Tin Pan Alley) (1976) The Immortal Jolson (1963) Jolson Sings Again (1949) The Jolson Story (1946) Rhapsody in Blue (1945)

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	Jean Harlow Danny Aiello Al Jolson Tim Robbins Edward Everett Horton Al Jolson Jason Alexander Macaulay Culkin

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	Peru radio host still broadcasting for kids at 97 Nov. 28, 2012, 10:32 AM EST 97-year-old Peru radio host carries on children's program she started in 1944

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