Al Jolson Full Name: Asa Yoelson Profession: Jazz Singer and Silent Actor Nationality: American Lithuanian Born: May 26, 1886 Birthplace: Seredžius, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire Generation: Lost Generation Star Sign: Gemini Died: October 23, 1950 (aged 64) Historical Events 1912-04-17 1st unofficial gold record (Al Jolson's "Ragging The Baby To Sleep") 1922-02-11 "April Showers" by Al Jolson hits #1 1925-01-07 Musical "Big Boy" with Al Jolson premieres in NYC 1927-10-06 "The Jazz Singer", directed by Alan Crosland, starring Al Jolson and May McAvoy, released, 1st film with a soundtrack (Honorary Academy Award 1928) Famous Actors Eddie Redmayne Gregory Peck Michael Biehn Famous Singers Bob Geldof Natalie Cole Vince Gill
Eddie Redmayne
Gregory Peck
Michael Biehn
Bob Geldof
Natalie Cole
Vince Gill