Acting
John Lewis
EN cinema · 24 credits
Born
21 February 1940
Died
17 July 2020 (aged 80)
Birthplace
Troy, Alabama, USA
Also known as John Robert Lewis · John R. Lewis · Congressman John Lewis · U.S. Representative John Lewis · Rep. John Lewis · 約翰路易斯
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.
Known for
Filmography
The Soul of America
as Self (archive footage)
With Drawn Arms
as Self
The Obama Years: The Power of Words
as Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate
The Words That Built America
as Self - Reader: The Constitution
Arc of Justice
as Himself
Breath of Freedom
as Himself
Mikeyboy
as Steve (IRA Agent)
Freedom Riders
as Self - Freedom Rider
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
as Self (archive footage)
The March
as Self
Sit-In
as Self