Jester Hairston
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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| Full name at birth | Jester Joseph Hairston
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| Claim to fame | The show "Amen"
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| Date of birth | 9 July 1901
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| Place of birth | Belews Creek, North Carolina, USA
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| Date of death | 18 January 2000
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| Age | 98 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Resting place | Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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| Occupation | Actor, Songwriter, Composer, Arranger
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Jester Hairston is known for his role in the film Rustin (2023) as writer: "Oh Freedom (Amen)".
He is also known for his role in the film The Silent Twins (2022) as writer: "Mary's Boy Child [Jesus Christ]".
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