1901 - 2000
Jester Hairston American Actor
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American Actor Jester Hairston was born Jester Joseph Hairston on 9th July, 1901 in Belews Creek, North Carolina, USA and passed away on 18th Jan 2000 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 98. He is most remembered for The show "Amen". His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Jester Hairston is a member of the following lists: American film actors, American television actors and Juilliard School alumni.
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| First Name |
Jester
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| Last Name |
Hairston
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| Full Name at Birth |
Jester Joseph Hairston
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| Alternative Name |
Jasper J. Hairston, Jester J. Hairston
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| Birthday |
9th July, 1901
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| Birthplace |
Belews Creek, North Carolina, USA
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| Died |
18th January, 2000
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| Place of Death |
Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Buried |
Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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| Build |
Average
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| Hair Color |
Grey
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Christian
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Actor, Songwriter, Composer, Arranger
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
The show "Amen"
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| Year(s) Active |
1936–1999
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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".
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