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Jester Hairston
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: 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
Born
: Tue, Jul 09 1901
Birthplace
: Belews Creek, North Carolina, USA
Death
: Tue, Jan 18 2000
Jester Hairston is
98
years old
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John Wayne's 'The Alamo'
Jester Hairston was
90
in John Wayne's 'The Alamo'
as 'Jethro'.
Sat, Jun 06 1992
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Jester Hairston was
87
in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
as 'Pop'.
Thu, Nov 10 1988
Green Eyes
Jester Hairston was
75
in Green Eyes
as 'Dirk Dubeck'.
Mon, Jan 03 1977
The Last Tycoon
Jester Hairston was
75
in The Last Tycoon
as 'Waiter in Stahr's Office (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 18 1976
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
Jester Hairston was
75
in The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
as 'Furry Taylor'.
Fri, Jul 16 1976
Lady Sings the Blues
Jester Hairston was
71
in Lady Sings the Blues
as 'The Butler'.
Thu, Oct 12 1972
Finian's Rainbow
Jester Hairston was
67
in Finian's Rainbow
as 'Passion Pilgrim Gospeller (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 09 1968
In the Heat of the Night
Jester Hairston was
66
in In the Heat of the Night
as 'Endicott's Butler'.
Wed, Aug 02 1967
To Kill a Mockingbird
Jester Hairston was
61
in To Kill a Mockingbird
as 'Spence Robinson (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 20 1962
Summer and Smoke
Jester Hairston was
60
in Summer and Smoke
as 'Thomas (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 16 1961
The Alamo
Jester Hairston was
59
in The Alamo
as 'Jethro'.
Sun, Oct 23 1960
Raymie
Jester Hairston was
58
in Raymie
as 'Ransom'.
Tue, Jul 05 1960
Pete Kelly's Blues
Jester Hairston was
54
in Pete Kelly's Blues
as 'Mourner (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jul 31 1955
Tarzan's Hidden Jungle
Jester Hairston was
53
in Tarzan's Hidden Jungle
as 'Witch Doctor'.
Wed, Feb 16 1955
Tanganyika
Jester Hairston was
52
in Tanganyika
Sat, Jul 03 1954
Gypsy Colt
Jester Hairston was
52
in Gypsy Colt
as 'Carl'.
Fri, Apr 02 1954
So This Is Love
Jester Hairston was
52
in So This Is Love
as 'Preacher'.
Wed, Jul 15 1953
We're Not Married!
Jester Hairston was
51
in We're Not Married!
as 'Lead Christmas Caroler (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 11 1952
Yes Sir, Mr. Bones
Jester Hairston was
50
in Yes Sir, Mr. Bones
Fri, Jul 13 1951
Across the Pacific
Jester Hairston was
41
in Across the Pacific
as 'Passerby (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 04 1942
In This Our Life
Jester Hairston was
40
in In This Our Life
as 'Black Man in Jail (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 08 1942
Sundown
Jester Hairston was
40
in Sundown
as 'Native Boy (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 31 1941
The Green Pastures
Jester Hairston was
35
in The Green Pastures
as 'Member of Hall Johnson Choir (uncredited)'.
Sat, Aug 01 1936
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
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Family Matters
Jester Hairston was
88
+
in Family Matters
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Amen
Jester Hairston was
85
+
in Amen
as 'Rolly Forbes'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Harry O
Jester Hairston was
73
+
in Harry O
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974
That's My Mama
Jester Hairston was
73
+
in That's My Mama
as 'Wildcat'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 04 1974
Nichols
Jester Hairston was
70
+
in Nichols
as 'Melville'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Thriller
Jester Hairston was
59
+
in Thriller
as 'Papa Benjamin'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960
Rawhide
Jester Hairston was
57
+
in Rawhide
as 'Zachariah'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Jester Hairston was
54
+
in The 20th Century Fox Hour
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Gunsmoke
Jester Hairston was
54
+
in Gunsmoke
as 'Wellington'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Studio 57
Jester Hairston was
53
+
in Studio 57
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1954
Amos 'n' Andy
Jester Hairston was
49
+
in Amos 'n' Andy
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 1951
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