Jester Hairston

Actor

Born: July 9, 1901
Died: January 18, 2000 (age 98)
From: Belews Creek, North Carolina, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jester Joseph Hairston (July 9, 1901 – January 18, 2000) was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor. He was regarded as a leading expert on Negro spirituals and choral music. His notable compositions include "Amen," a gospel-tinged theme from the film Lilies of the Field and a 1963 hit for The Impressions, and the Christmas…

Filmography (24)

John Wayne's 'The Alamo'
John Wayne's 'The Alamo' (1992)
Jethro
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)
Pop
Green Eyes (1977)
Dirk Dubeck
The Last Tycoon (1976)
Waiter in Stahr's Office (uncredited)
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976)
Furry Taylor
Lady Sings the Blues (1972)
The Butler
Finian's Rainbow (1968)
Passion Pilgrim Gospeller (uncredited)
In the Heat of the Night (1967)
Endicott's Butler
Lilies of the Field (1963)
Homer Smith (singing voice) (uncredited)
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Spence Robinson (uncredited)
Summer and Smoke (1961)
Thomas (uncredited)
The Alamo (1960)
Jethro
Raymie (1960)
Ransom
Pete Kelly's Blues (1955)
Mourner (uncredited)
Tarzan's Hidden Jungle (1955)
Witch Doctor
Tanganyika (1954)
Gypsy Colt (1954)
Carl
So This Is Love (1953)
Preacher
We're Not Married! (1952)
Lead Christmas Caroler (uncredited)
Yes Sir, Mr. Bones (1951)
Across the Pacific (1942)
Passerby (uncredited)
In This Our Life (1942)
Black Man in Jail (uncredited)
Sundown (1941)
Native Boy (uncredited)
The Green Pastures (1936)
Member of Hall Johnson Choir (uncredited)