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)