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Jolson was highly acclaimed as an American singer, actor, and comedian. He was the first Jewish entertainment star in the USA. Al Jolson's career lasted from 1911 until his death in 1950 .Jolson was often referred to as "the world's greatest entertainer." Many popular singers were influenced by Al Jolson's music including Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby Elvis Presley Judy Garland and Dean Martin.

In 1920 he was the most famous and highest paid entertainer in the United States. Jolson had nine sell-out Winter Garden shows between 1911 and 1928, and he recorded more than 80 hit records. Al Jolson had 16 national and international tours, and yet he is best remembered for his leading role in the world s first talking picture released in 1927, The Jazz Singer.

Al Jolson Was born in Lituania, Russian Empire.