Background
Hairston, Jester Joseph was born on July 9, 1901. Son of Louis and Nancie (Raimey) Hairston.
Hairston, Jester Joseph was born on July 9, 1901. Son of Louis and Nancie (Raimey) Hairston.
Bachelor, Tufts University, 1929. Doctor of Music (honorary), Tufts University, Northern Ohio University, 1971. Doctor of Music (honorary), University Massachusetts, University of the Pacific, 1971.
Doctor of Music (honorary), Boston Conservatory, Lewis and, Clark College, 1990.
Choral conductor various films and musicals, actor, Los Angeles, since 1937.
Goodwill ambassador for United States worldwide, since 1936.
Married Margaret (wid.). 1 stepchild, Jeanne Swann.