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Jester Hairston

Jester Hairston

Actor 2 · 1974 – 1986 · 📺 2 · 🇺🇸 United States

Jester Joseph Hairston was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor and actor. He was regarded as a leading expert on black spirituals and choral music. His notable compositions include "Amen", a gospel-tinged theme from the film Lilies of the Field and a 1964 hit for the Impressions, and the Christmas song "Mary's Boy Child".

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