John Lewis
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.
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ActingBirthday
February 21, 1940Deathday
July 17, 2020Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
21Place of birth
Troy, Alabama, USAAlso known as
John Robert Lewis, John R. Lewis, Congressman John Lewis, U.S. Representative John Lewis, Rep. John LewisCast credits
The March
SelfThe State of Marriage
HimselfGet In The Way: The Journey of John Lewis
HimselfNational Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony
SelfIn Remembrance of Martin
SelfJohn Lewis: Good Trouble
SelfBreath of Freedom
HimselfArc of Justice
HimselfThe Soul of America
Self (archive footage)With Drawn Arms
SelfThe Words That Built America
Reader - The ConstitutionKing in the Wilderness
SelfSit-In
SelfFreedom Riders
Self - Freedom RiderAmerica's Library
SelfKing: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Self (archive footage)Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
SelfThe Obama Years: The Power of Words
Self - Congressman and Civil Rights AdvocateMikeyboy
Steve (IRA Agent)