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Actor

Jester Hairston

Popular films

To Kill a Mockingbird1962
In the Heat of the Night1967
The Alamo1960
Lilies of the Field1963

About Jester Hairston

Known for: Acting
Born: July 9, 1901
Died: January 18, 2000 (age 98)
Birthplace: 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…

Also credited as

Gester Hairston, Jasper J. Hairston, Jester J. Hairston, Jester Joseph Hairston

Filmography

John Wayne's 'The Alamo'1992as Jethro

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka1988as Pop
Green Eyes1977as Dirk Dubeck
The Last Tycoon1976as Waiter in Stahr's Office (uncredited)
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings1976as Furry Taylor
Lady Sings the Blues1972as The Butler
Finian's Rainbow1968as Passion Pilgrim Gospeller (uncredited)
In the Heat of the Night1967as Endicott's Butler
Lilies of the Field1963as Homer Smith (singing voice) (uncredited)
To Kill a Mockingbird1962as Spence Robinson (uncredited)
Summer and Smoke1961as Thomas (uncredited)
The Alamo1960as Jethro
Raymie1960as Ransom
Pete Kelly's Blues1955as Mourner (uncredited)
Tarzan's Hidden Jungle1955as Witch Doctor
Tanganyika1954
Gypsy Colt1954as Carl
So This Is Love1953as Preacher
We're Not Married!1952as Lead Christmas Caroler (uncredited)
Yes Sir, Mr. Bones1951
Across the Pacific1942as Passerby (uncredited)
In This Our Life1942as Black Man in Jail (uncredited)
Sundown1941as Native Boy (uncredited)
The Green Pastures1936as Member of Hall Johnson Choir (uncredited)

Deep South1937Writer

Lilies of the Field1963Music Arranger

The Vanishing Virginian1942Music Arranger