Al Jolson

1886–1950 (age 64)

singer and actor

Biography

Al Jolson rose from immigrant roots to become the preeminent entertainer of the 1920s, his boundless energy filling theaters, records, and the groundbreaking screen of The Jazz Singer, which helped usher in the age of talking pictures.

He used his fame to lift up other performers and comfort servicemen, leaving behind a legacy of heartfelt showmanship and an ability to make audiences feel both joy and kinship.

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