Jester Hairston
Actor · Music Arranger · Writer
Born Jul 9, 1901 · Belews Creek, North Carolina, USA
Active 1936–2000 · Awards: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jester Joseph Hairston (July 9, 1901 – January 18, 2000) was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor.
Filmography
John Wayne's 'The Alamo' (1992) — JethroFamily Matters (1989) — William 'Skippy' ThomasI'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) — PopAmen (1986) — Rolly ForbesThe Last Tycoon (1976) — Waiter in Stahr's Office (uncredited)The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) — Furry TaylorThat's My Mama (1974) — WildcatLady Sings the Blues (1972) — The ButlerFinian's Rainbow (1968) — Passion Pilgrim Gospeller (uncredited)In the Heat of the Night (1967) — Endicott's ButlerLilies of the Field (1963) — Homer Smith (singing voice) (uncredited) · Music ArrangerTo Kill a Mockingbird (1962) — Spence Robinson (uncredited)Summer and Smoke (1961) — Thomas (uncredited)The Alamo (1960) — JethroThriller (1960) — Papa BenjaminRawhide (1959) — ZachariahGunsmoke (1955) — WellingtonPete Kelly's Blues (1955) — Mourner (uncredited)Tanganyika (1954)We're Not Married! (1952) — Lead Christmas Caroler (uncredited)Amos 'n' Andy (1951) — Mr. PhillipsAcross the Pacific (1942) — Passerby (uncredited)In This Our Life (1942) — Black Man in Jail (uncredited)The Green Pastures (1936) — Member of Hall Johnson Choir (uncredited)