Al Jolson
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Al Jolson
Summary
Al Jolson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Seredžius[2]. He was born on May 26, 1886[3]. He died in San Francisco[4]. He died on October 23, 1950[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film actor[7], singer[8], jazz musician[9], and stage actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,345 views/month, #5,365 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Seredžius[2], Al Jolson…
- Al Jolson died in San Francisco[4].
- Al Jolson was born on May 26, 1886[3].
- Al Jolson died on October 23, 1950[5].
- Burial took place at Hillside Memorial Park[12].
- Al Jolson was married to Ruby Keeler[13].
- Among Al Jolson's spouses was Erle Krasna[14].
- Al Jolson held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
- Al Jolson held citizenship in United States[16].
- English was Al Jolson's native language[17].
- Al Jolson is identified as part of the American Jews ethnic group[18].
- Al Jolson's professions included actor[6].
- Al Jolson worked as a film actor[7].
- Al Jolson's professions included singer[8].
- Al Jolson worked as a jazz musician[9].
- Al Jolson worked as a stage actor[10].
- Al Jolson worked as a comedian[19].
- Al Jolson was employed by Warner Bros. Entertainment[20].
- Al Jolson received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
- Al Jolson received the Medal for Merit[22].
- Al Jolson was a member of Temple Israel of Hollywood[23].
- Al Jolson is recorded as male[24].
- Al Jolson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Al Jolson was affiliated with the Republican Party[26].
- Al Jolson's genre is jazz[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Al Jolson was born in Seredžius[2]. He was born on May 26, 1886[3]. He is identified as part of the American Jews ethnic group[18]. English was his native language[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[6], film actor[7], singer[8], jazz musician[9], stage actor[10], and comedian[19]. Among Al Jolson's employers was Warner Bros. Entertainment[20].
Recognition
Awards received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], a commemorative plaque[28], in United States[29] and Medal for Merit[22], a civil decoration[30], in United States[31], founded in 1942[32].
Personal Life
Spouses include Ruby Keeler[13], an actor[33], 1909–1993[34], of United States[35], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[36], specialised in film acting[37] and Erle Krasna[14], an actor[38], 1922–2004[39]. Al Jolson was affiliated with the Republican Party[26].
Death and Burial
Al Jolson died on October 23, 1950[5]. He died in San Francisco[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[40]. He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park[12].
Why It Matters
Al Jolson ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,345 views/month, #5,365 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Al Jolson born?
Al Jolson was born in Seredžius[2].
Where did Al Jolson die?
Al Jolson died in San Francisco[4].
Who was Al Jolson married to?
Al Jolson's spouses include Ruby Keeler[13] and Erle Krasna[14].
What did Al Jolson do for work?
Al Jolson worked as actor[6], film actor[7], singer[8], jazz musician[9], and stage actor[10].
What awards did Al Jolson receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21] and Medal for Merit[22].