JOLSON, AL — (Asa Yoelson; 1886–1950), U.S. singer, vaudeville and film star. Born in Srednik, Lithuania, the son of a cantor, Jolson worked for some years in circuses, minstrel shows, and vaudeville houses in the U.S. In 1911 he was an instant success in his … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Jolson — redirects here. For Al Jolson, see Al Jolson. .Based on the life of legendary Al Jolson, it spans thirty years in the career of one of America s most popular entertainers. Out of the limelight, and the plot emphasizes his personal faults as much… … Wikipedia
Jolson — ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Al Jolson (eigentlich Asa Yoelson; † 1950), US amerikanischer Sänger und Entertainer Alfred James Jolson SJ (1928–1994), römisch katholischer Bischof von Reykjavik Diese Seite ist eine Begriffsk … Deutsch Wikipedia
Jolson, Al — orig. Asa Yoelson born May 26, 1886, Srednike, Russia died Oct. 23, 1950, San Francisco, Calif., U.S. Russian born U.S. singer, songwriter, and blackface comedian. Jolson s family arrived in the U.S. in 1893 and settled in Washington, D.C., where … Universalium
Jolson, Al — (1886 1950) Born Asa Yoelson in Szredzius, Lithuania, the singer comedian was brought to Washington, D.C., as a child by his cantor father. Although his career belonged to the minstrel, musical, and vaudeville stages, as well as motion… … The Historical Dictionary of the American Theater
Jolson — noun United States singer (born in Russia) who appeared in the first full length talking film (1886 1950) • Syn: ↑Al Jolson, ↑Asa Yoelson • Instance Hypernyms: ↑singer, ↑vocalist, ↑vocalizer, ↑vocaliser, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Jolson Sings Again — Infobox Film name = Jolson Sings Again caption = director = Henry Levin producer = Sidney Buchman writer = Sidney Buchman starring = Larry Parks Barbara Hale William Demarest Bill Goodwin music = George Duning Morris Stoloff cinematography =… … Wikipedia
Jolson, Al (Asa Yoelson) — (1886–1950) US entertainer. Taken to the US from Russia as a boy, Jolson worked in circuses, vaudeville and minstrel shows, where he developed the eyes rolling black faced character that was to be his trademark. His first ‘legitimate’ role… … Who’s Who in Jewish History after the period of the Old Testament
Jolson,Al — Jol·son (jōlʹsən), Al. Originally Asa Yoelson. 1886 1950. American entertainer who starred in The Jazz Singer (1927), the first major film with synchronized sound. * * * … Universalium
Jolson — /johl seuhn/, n. Al (Asa Yoelson), 1886 1950, U.S. singer and entertainer, born in Russia. * * * … Universalium
