CastActingPopularity 6%
Jester Hairston
Also credited as Gester Hairston, Jasper J. Hairston, Jester J. Hairston
Born Jul 9, 1901Died at 98Belews Creek, North Carolina, USAActing
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. 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".
