Jester J. Hairston
TV Actor

Jester J. Hairston Net Worth

Jester J. Hairston was a composer and actor born on July 9, 1901 in Belews Creek, NC. He achieved mainstream fame for his role as Collie Forbes on the TV sitcom Amen. He was known for his musical compositions and his acting career.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 9, 1901
Birth Place Belews Creek, NC
Age 119 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 18, 2000 (age 98)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $2 Million (2024)

About

Composer and actor who rose to mainstream fame for portraying Collie Forbes on the TV sitcom Amen.

Before Fame

He worked as a choir Conductor for various choirs on Broadway.

Trivia

"Mary's Boy Child" was his Christmas jingle, one of the very few to be written by an African American and be accepted.

Family Life

He married Isabelle Margaret Swanigan in 1912.

Associated With

He was in Family Matters with Jaleel White.

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