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Actor

Al Jolson: Movies & Filmography

films
29
on screen
1926–2025
Career at a glance

Al Jolson's Career in Numbers

Al Jolson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Al Jolson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Jazz Singer (1927) to Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To (1990), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

Al Jolson Movies by Decade

  1. 1920s 4
  2. 1930s 11
  3. 1940s 1
  4. 1960s 1
  5. 1980s 2
  6. 1990s 1

The 1930s were Al Jolson's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Al Jolson Movies by Genre

  • Music 7
  • Drama 6
  • Documentary 4
  • Tv movie 1
  • Comedy 1
  • Romance 1

Music is the genre Al Jolson has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of drama (6).

Al Jolson Career Milestones

First film
The Jazz Singer 1927
29 credits

Al Jolson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Al Jolson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Works with

Who Al Jolson Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Al Jolson shares the most films with. James Cagney comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Clark Gable (6).

FAQ

Al Jolson: Questions & Answers

How many movies Al Jolson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Al Jolson been in?

Al Jolson is credited on 29 films, from 1926 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Al Jolson's newest movie?

The most recent film on Al Jolson's filmography is Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood (2025), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does Al Jolson work with most often?

Al Jolson shares the most films with James Cagney (7 films), Clark Gable (6 films) and Bing Crosby (6 films).

The Best Al Jolson Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 29 credits.

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