2000 Death Jester Hairston, actor/composer, Amos 'n' Andy, dies at 98 1996 Death Michael Bentine, British author/comedian (Reluctant Jester), dies at 74 1971 Death Cecil Parker, actor (Court Jester, Operation Snafu), dies at 73 1925 Birthday Fons Jansen, news reader/Dutch cabaretier, court jester of beliefs 1922 Birthday Michael Bentine, England, author/comedian, Reluctant Jester 1901 Birthday Jester Hairston, born in North Carolina, actor, Thats My Mama, Rolly-Amen
