(1886–1950), Russian-born American singer, film actor, and comedian; born Asa Yoelson. He made the Gershwin song ‘Swanee’ his trademark, and appeared in the first full-length talking film, The Jazz Singer (1927).
Definition of Jolson, Al in US English:
Jolson, Al
proper nounˈjōlsən
(1886–1950), US singer, movie actor, and comedian; born Asa Yoelson in Russia. He made the Gershwin song “Swanee” his trademark and appeared in the first full-length talking movie, The Jazz Singer, in 1927.