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The Jazz Singer (1927): $75,000

His life story is told in the stage show "Jolson" on the West End stage starring Brian Conley. Adopted children (with Erle): Asa Jr (b.1948), Alicia (b.1949) Adopted son (with Ruby): Al Jr (b.1935) Wrote the theme song for the 1920 Warren G. Harding-Calvin Coolidge Republican campaign, "Harding, You're the Man for Us!". Brother of vaudeville entertainer Harry Jolson [1884-1952]. In a recently released 1918 draft card, Jolson gives his name as "Albert Jolson." First music artist to sell over 10 million copies On August 11, 2006, in recognition of his generosity, talent, and the magnitude of his stardom, the City of New York re-named the block of Broadway that runs past the Winter Garden Theater, unveiling a street sign reading: "Al Jolson Way.". Is portrayed by Larry Parks in Jolson Sings Again (1949). Elvis Presley has said that Jolson was his idol and he recorded "Are You Lonesome Tonight?", one of Jolson's last recordings,in tribute. A staunch supporter of the Republican Party, he wrote the theme song for the 1924 presidential campaign, "Keep Cool with Coolidge". He was awarded 3 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Pictures at 6622 Hollywood Boulevard, for Radio at 6750 Hollywood Boulevard, and for Recording at 1716 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.