Jester Hairston
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
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 song "Mary's Boy Child". He sang with the Hall Johnson Choir in Harlem for a time but was nearly fire...
Known For
Filmography
John Wayne's 'The Alamo'
1992
as Jethro
Family Matters
1989
as William 'Skippy' Thomas
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
as Pop
Amen
1986
as Rolly Forbes
Green Eyes
1977
as Dirk Dubeck
The Last Tycoon
1976
as Waiter in Stahr's Office (uncredited)
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
1976
as Furry Taylor
Harry O
1974
That's My Mama
1974
as Wildcat
Lady Sings the Blues
1972
as The Butler
Nichols
1971
as Melville
Finian's Rainbow
1968
as Passion Pilgrim Gospeller (uncredited)
In the Heat of the Night
1967
as Endicott's Butler
Lilies of the Field
1963
as Homer Smith (singing voice) (uncredited)
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962
as Spence Robinson (uncredited)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
Summer and Smoke
1961
as Thomas (uncredited)
The Alamo
1960
as Jethro
Raymie
1960
as Ransom
Thriller
1960
as Papa Benjamin
Rawhide
1959
as Zachariah
Tarzan's Hidden Jungle
1955
as Witch Doctor
Pete Kelly's Blues
1955
as Mourner (uncredited)
Gunsmoke
1955
as Wellington
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
Gypsy Colt
1954
as Carl
Tanganyika
1954
Studio 57
1954
So This Is Love
1953
as Preacher
We're Not Married!
1952
as Lead Christmas Caroler (uncredited)
Yes Sir, Mr. Bones
1951
Amos 'n' Andy
1951
as Mr. Phillips
Across the Pacific
1942
as Passerby (uncredited)
In This Our Life
1942
as Black Man in Jail (uncredited)
Sundown
1941
as Native Boy (uncredited)
The Green Pastures
1936
as Member of Hall Johnson Choir (uncredited)