John Lewis
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 21, 1940
- Died
- July 17, 2020
- Birthplace
- Troy, Alabama, USA
John Robert Lewis (February 21, 1940 – July 17, 2020) was an American civil rights leader and politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party and was the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death. He was also the dean of the Georgia congressional delegation. The district he served includes the northern three-fourths of Atlanta. Lewis, who as chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was one of the "Big Six" leaders of groups who organized the 1963 March on Washington, played many key roles in the civil rights movement and its actions to end legalized racial segregation in the United States. He became a leader of the Democratic Party in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving from 1991 as a Chief Deputy Whip and from 2003 as Senior Chief Deputy Whip. He received many honorary degrees and awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Filmography
Henry David Thoreau: Surveyor of the Soul TBA
as Self
Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story 2021
as Self
With Drawn Arms 2020
as Self
The Soul of America 2020
as Self (archive footage)
John Lewis: Good Trouble 2020
as Self
America's Library 2018
as Self
King in the Wilderness 2018
as Self
The Words That Built America 2017
as Self - Reader: The Constitution
Get In The Way: The Journey of John Lewis 2017
as Himself
The Obama Years: The Power of Words 2017
as Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate
Arc of Justice 2016
as Himself
National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony 2016
as Self
The State of Marriage 2015
as Self
- Children of the Civil Rights
Children of the Civil Rights 2015
as Self
Breath of Freedom 2014
as Himself
Mikeyboy 2013
as Steve (IRA Agent)
- Julian and John January 8, 2013
Julian and John January 8, 2013 2013
as Himself
Freedom Riders 2010
as Self - Freedom Rider
Never Lose Sight of Freedom 2006
Actor
- Your vote
Your vote 1991
as Self
In Remembrance of Martin 1986
as Self
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis 1970
as Self (archive footage)
The March 1964
as Self
Sit-In 1960
as Self
Credits from TMDB.