Al Jolson

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Credits in the database:

Performance

Hold on to Your Hats
[Broadway, Original Broadway Production, 1940]
Lone Rider

The Wonder Bar
[Broadway, Broadway Production, 1931]
Monsieur Al

Big Boy
[Broadway, Return Engagement [Broadway], 1925]
Gus

Artists and Models [1925]
[Broadway, , 1925]
Performer

Big Boy
[Broadway, Original Broadway Production, 1925]
Gus

Bombo
[Broadway, Original Broadway Production, 1921]
Gus

Sinbad
[Broadway, Original Broadway Production, 1918]
Performer
Gus
Inbad the Porter

Robinson Crusoe, Jr.
[Broadway, Original Broadway Production, 1916]
Gus Jackson (Dick Hunter's chauffeur)
Fatima
Good Friday

Dancing Around
[Broadway, Original Broadway Production, 1914]
Gus
Monsieur Jean

The Honeymoon Express
[Broadway, Original Broadway Production, 1913]
Gus (Butler at Dubonet's)

Vera Violetta
[Broadway, Original Broadway Production, 1911]
Claude

Production

Hold on to Your Hats
[Broadway, 1940]
Producer

The Honeymoon Express
[Broadway, 1913]
Composer
(Additional Music)

Big Deal
Composer

Fosse
Composer

Jolson & Co.
Composer/Lyricist

Sinbad
Composer
Composer

Personal Information

Date Of Birth:
May 26, 1886

Birth Place:
Srednick, LITHUANIA

Gender: Male

DATE OF DEATH:
October 23, 1950

Featured Show

Gypsy
(15 productions, 14 recordings)

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