Jester Hairston
ActingBorn: July 9, 1901 in Belews Creek, North Carolina, USA
Biography
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 so...
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To Kill a Mockingbird1962
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In the Heat of the Night1967
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The Alamo1960
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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka1988
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Lilies of the Field1963
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The Last Tycoon1976
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The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings1976
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Finian's Rainbow1968
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Lady Sings the Blues1972
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Sundown1941
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Pete Kelly's Blues1955
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Green Eyes1977
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We're Not Married!1952
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In This Our Life1942
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Summer and Smoke1961
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Across the Pacific1942
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962–
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Family Matters1989–
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Rawhide1959–
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Thriller1960–
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Gunsmoke1955–
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Harry O1974–
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Studio 571954–
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The 20th Century Fox Hour1955–
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Nichols1971–
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Amen1986–
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That's My Mama1974–
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Amos 'n' Andy1951–