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Hirsch A. Yoelson

Also Known As: "Harry", "Harry Jolson"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Seredzius, Jurbarkas, Lithuania
Death: April 26, 1953 (71)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Moyshe Yoelson and Nekhama Yoelson
Husband of Private and Private
Brother of Rose Leah Flax; Al Jolson; Etta Cantor and [Sister who died in infancy] Yoelson
Half brother of Emil Yoelson; Gertrude Sollod; Private and George Jolson

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About Harry Jolson

Harry Jolson (1882 - 1953) is the brother of Al Jolson introduced in Season 11 of Murdoch Mysteries, portrayed by Aris Athanasopoulos.

A few years older than Al, Harry Jolson entered show business first, and following his older brother to New York provided Al Jolson's initial entry into the world of entertainment.

Through their lives, their careers diverged and intersected, often playing in the same venues. Al would hire Harry as his manager – some say to keep him off the stage. It has been reported that Harry had the better voice though scant recordings of him belie that supposition.

Stage actor, Vaudevillian and agent. Older brother of entertainer Al Jolson. The brothers had a Vaudeville act together for several years, and Harry was Al's manager for a time. Compare his modest grave with that of his famous brother, whose monument is arguably the grandest in Los Angeles.

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Harry Jolson's Timeline

1882
January 12, 1882
Seredzius, Jurbarkas, Lithuania
1953
April 26, 1953
Age 71
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States