TV Shows - Jester Hairston
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on October 07, 2025. Jester Hairston has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#279Family Matters1 episode • #279 most popular showFamily Matters is a classic American sitcom that aired from 1989 to 1998. The show revolves around the Winslow family, led by father Carl Winslow, a Chicago police officer, and his wife Harriette. The series explores their daily lives and the humorous situations that arise within their extended family and diverse neighborhood. The show is known for its relatable characters, witty dialogue, and heartfelt messages about family, love, and friendship.
Movies - Jester Hairston
Sorted by online popularity. Jester Hairston has appeared in 2 movies with data.
#1,539To Kill a Mockingbirdas Spence Robinson (uncredited) • #1,539 most popular movieTo Kill a Mockingbird is a 1962 American coming-of-age legal drama crime film directed by Robert Mulligan, based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The story follows young Scout Finch and her brother Jem in 1930s Alabama, where their father Atticus defends a black man falsely accused of rape, shedding light on racism and injustice.
#3,880I'm Gonna Git You Suckaas Pop • #3,880 most popular movieI'm Gonna Git You Sucka is a 1988 American blaxploitation parody film featuring soldier Jack Spade declaring war on a powerful local crimelord in his old ghetto neighborhood.
Jester Hairston Biography
Jester Joseph Hairston (July 9, 1901 – January 18, 2000) was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor. Known for his expertise in black spirituals and choral music, Hairston composed notable songs such as 'Amen,' featured in the film 'Lilies of the Field' and performed by the Impressions, and the Christmas song 'Mary's Boy Child.' Born in Belews Creek, North Carolina, Hairston moved to Homestead, Pennsylvania, after his father's death, where he graduated from high school in 1921. Inspired by his grandmother and her friends, Hairston dedicated his life to preserving the history of plantation life through music.
