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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 black spirituals and choral music.
Jester Hairston (1901-2000) was a versatile performer who acted on radio and TV, sang with the Hall Johnson Choir, and wrote popular songs like "Mary's Boy Child". He also directed choral groups, arranged film music, and appeared in movies like The Alamo and In the Heat of the Night.
- January 1, 1
- Belews Creek, North Carolina, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Learn about Jester Hairston, a pioneer of African-American choral music and a versatile performer in film, TV and radio. Discover his life story, achievements, and legacy in this online exhibit.
Jan 18, 2000 · Jester Joseph Hairston. Actor, Musician. An arranger, composer, traveling choir leader, actor and story teller, his career took him all over the world. Best remembered for his TV role as Rolly Forbes on the TV show Amen. The grandson of slaves, he was born in 1901 in Belews Creek, North Carolina. A star athlete in high school and college, he...
Jester Hairston. Actor: The Alamo. Composer, songwriter, conductor, singer, and actor Jester Hairston was educated at Tufts University, Juilliard, and the University of the Pacific (hon. Mus.D.).
- July 9, 1901
- January 18, 2000
Jan 21, 2000 · Jester Hairston ran naked yelling ‘Bwana, bwana!” through more Tarzan movies than he cared to remember. He had to lose his Boston accent to win long-running roles on the radio and...
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Jester Hairston: A Celebration Of His Life In Music. SATB songbook including many of this talented composer's spirituals plus a biography, photos and a list of published works.
