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Al Jolson

real name Asa Yoelson

Seredžius, Lithuania · 1886-05-26 – 1950-10-23

Al Jolson is credited on 3,778 releases across 1,076 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1950–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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3,778

Credits

1,076

Albums

8

Decades active

284

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Biography

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American singer, comedian, and actor, born 26 May 1886 in Srednik, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire (today Seredžius, Lithuania), died 23 October 1950 in San Francisco, California, USA.
Jolson was married to Ruby Keeler from 1928 to 1939 (divorced). Dubbed "the world's greatest entertainer,” his career lasted from 1911 until his death in 1950.

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3,778 releases · 1,076 albums · active 1950–2025

  • Performance · 4,331
  • Other credits · 117

Studios: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Nola Recording Studios · RCA Victor Studios, Nashville · Carnegie Hall

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