John Lewis
Born: 1940-02-21 in Troy, Alabama, USA
Died: 2020-07-17
Known For: Acting
Biography
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
2021
2020
- With Drawn Arms as Self
- The Soul of America as Self (archive footage)
- John Lewis: Good Trouble as Self
- Enslaved as Self
2018
- Bobby Kennedy for President as Self
- King in the Wilderness as Self
- America's Library as Self
2017
- The Words That Built America as Self - Reader: The Constitution
- The Obama Years: The Power of Words as Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate
- Get In The Way: The Journey of John Lewis as Himself
2016
2015
- The State of Marriage as Self
2014
- Breath of Freedom as Himself
2013
- Mikeyboy as Steve (IRA Agent)
- Julian and John January 8, 2013 as Himself
2012
- Finding Your Roots as Self
2010
- Freedom Riders as Self - Freedom Rider
2005
1996
- Arthur as John Lewis (voice)
1991
- Your vote as Self
1986
- In Remembrance of Martin as Self
1970
- King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis as Self (archive footage)
1964
- The March as Self
1960
- Sit-In as Self