Irving Jacobson

Irving Jacobson was an American actor who made a name for himself in both the Yiddish theater and the film industry. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to a family of actors, including his parents Joseph and Bessie Jacobson, Jacobson was exposed to the world of performance from a young age. His siblings, Hymie Jacobson and Henrietta Jacobson, were also involved in the theater, with Henrietta marrying fellow actor Julius Adler.

Jacobson's career spanned multiple stages and mediums, including film and theater. He began by playing juvenile roles in Pinkhas Thomashefsky's troupe and later appeared in films directed by Sidney Goldin. Jacobson also toured internationally, performing in Paris and Rumania with May Shoenfeld in 1929, and spent two years performing at Philadelphia's Garden Theater with Goldenburg. In addition to his acting work, Jacobson also co-wrote and recorded music, including the novelty number "A Bisl Fefer, A Bisl Zalts" with his brother Hy Jacobson, and starred in William Siegel's comedy "Don't Worry" alongside Leo Fuchs and Miriam Kressyn.