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Al Jolson (Asa Yoelson) was born on 26 May, 1886 in Srednik, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire [now Seredzius, Lithuania], is a soundtrack,actor,composer. Discover Al Jolson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?

Popular As Asa Yoelson
Occupation soundtrack,actor,composer
Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 26 May, 1886
Birthday 26 May
Birthplace Srednik, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire [now Seredzius, Lithuania]
Date of death 23 October, 1950
Died Place San Francisco, California, USA
Nationality Lithuania

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Al Jolson Height, Weight & Measurements

At 64 years old, Al Jolson height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Who Is Al Jolson's Wife?

His wife is Erle Chenault Galbraith (24 March 1945 - 23 October 1950) ( his death) ( 2 children), Ruby Keeler (21 September 1928 - 27 December 1940) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Ethel Delmar (22 July 1922 - 19 April 1926) ( divorced), Henrietta Keller (20 September 1907 - 8 July 1920) ( divorced)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Erle Chenault Galbraith (24 March 1945 - 23 October 1950) ( his death) ( 2 children), Ruby Keeler (21 September 1928 - 27 December 1940) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Ethel Delmar (22 July 1922 - 19 April 1926) ( divorced), Henrietta Keller (20 September 1907 - 8 July 1920) ( divorced)
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Children Not Available

Al Jolson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Al Jolson worth at the age of 64 years old? Al Jolson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from Lithuania. We have estimated Al Jolson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

The Jazz Singer (1927)$75,000
The Singing Fool (1928)$150,000

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Timeline

1884

Brother of vaudeville entertainer Harry Jolson [1884-1952].

1912

Al Jolson was known in the industry as "The World's Greatest Entertainer," for well over 40 years. After his death his influence continued unabated with such performers as Sammy Davis Jr. , Elvis Presley, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Jackie Wilson and Jerry Lee Lewis all mentioning him as an inspiration. Al Jolson was born Asa Yoelson in Seredzius, Lithuania, to a Jewish family, the son of Naiomi Etta (Cantor) and Moise Rubin Yoelson, who emigrated alone to Washington, D. C. , to establish himself. After four years he sent for his family. Nine months later his wife died (apparently during childbirth), which devastated the eight-year-old Asa. Young Al would soon find his outlet in the theater. Soon he was singing with his older brother, Harry, for senators and soldiers. He entertained the troops that were headed for the Spanish-American War. Jolson's career in vaudeville started with his brother in New York, but never really got off the ground. Different partners allowed Jolson to experiment, but it was as a solo act in San Francisco that he finally hit it big. He was signed eventually by Lew Dockstaders' Minstrels. It is important to note that, although performing in blackface, Dockstader's was not a minstrel show in the traditional sense of the "Tambo and Bones" variety of the previous century. It was a sophisticated, topical, Broadway-style revue. The myth lingers to this day that Jolson was a minstrel. He most certainly was not. Jolson's stay in vaudeville was relatively short, as his talent was quickly recognized by the Shubert Brothers, who signed him to appear in the opening show of their new Winter Garden Theater on Broadway in April of 1912. Thus began what many consider to be the greatest career in the history of Broadway. Not a headliner initially, Jolson soon became "King of the Winter Garden," with shows specifically written for him. "Winter Garden" and "Jolson" became synonymous for close to 20 years. During that time Jolson received reviews that have yet to be matched. Audiences shouted, pleaded and often would not allow the show to proceed, such was the power of his presence. At one performance in Boston, the usually staid and conservative Boston audience stopped the show for 45 minutes! He was said to have had an "electric' personality, along with the ability to make each member of the audience believe that he was singing only to them.

1918

In a recently released 1918 draft card, Jolson gives his name as "Albert Jolson".

1920

Wrote the theme song for the 1920 Warren G. Harding-Calvin Coolidge Republican campaign, "Harding, You're the Man for Us!".

1924

A staunch supporter of the Republican Party, he wrote the theme song for the 1924 presidential campaign, "Keep Cool with Coolidge".

1927

In 1927 Jolson starred in the New York-shot The Jazz Singer (1927) and the rest is film history. But just before it was theatrically released, producer, Warner' His appearance in that film, nowadays considered a somewhat creaky, stodgy and primitive museum piece, electrified audiences and caused a sensation. Jolson was bigger than ever and Hollywood came a-calling. However, Jolson on film was a pale version of Jolson on stage. His screen appearances, with some exceptions, are stiff and wooden.

1930

Though he continued into the 1930s to star on radio, he was no longer quite the star he had been. During World War II, Jolson entertained troops in Africa and Sicily but was cut short by a bout of malaria and pneumonia. Always a favorite with audiences, he continued to entertain in the United States when he met his fourth wife, Erle Chenault Galbraith, an x-ray technician. By the mid-'40s, though. his stardom had faded quite a bit.

1942

Columbia Pictures, inspired by the success of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), decided that a Jolson biography might work as well.

1946

In 1946 it released The Jolson Story (1946), with song-and-dance man Larry Parks miming to Jolson's vocals. It was the surprise smash hit of the season and the highest grossing film of the year. Parks received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Jolson was now as big, or bigger, than ever.

1948

So big had Jolson's star risen that in 1948, when Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Perry Como were at their peaks, Jolson was voted "The Most Popular Male Vocalist" by a Variety poll.

1949

So successful was the film that Columbia made a sequel, Jolson Sings Again (1949), which remains one of a few biography sequels in film history (Funny Girl/Funny Lady - the story of fellow Winter Garden performer Fannie Brice is another rare example). It was also quite successful at the box office.

1951

There is a sign at Broadway and 51st Street naming it Al Jolson Way.

1999

His life story told in 1999 musical "Jolson & Co.", premiered off Broadway; York Theater Company production.

2006

On August 11, 2006, in recognition of his generosity, talent, and the magnitude of his stardom, the City of New York re-named the block of Broadway that runs past the Winter Garden Theater, unveiling a street sign reading: "Al Jolson Way.".