Al Jolson (Asa Yoelson; sources differ as to birth date; d.
Two of today's birthday boys are also represented in Grauman's concrete in unusual ways: a stroll outside the theatre will reveal Al Jolson's knees and John Wayne's fist.
Al Jolson, Amerian entertainer, born on May 26, 1885
As Al Jolson, he'll be the first singer to sell one million records and will become the most popular entertainer in the first half of the 20th century.