John Lewis
Biography
John Lewis works in acting. Born February 21, 1940 in Troy, Alabama, USA. Died July 17, 2020. Archytele tracks 30 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
30 titles- Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union (2021) as Himself
- Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story (2021) as Self
- Enslaved (2020) as Self
- John Lewis: Good Trouble (2020) as Self
- The Soul of America (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- With Drawn Arms (2020) as Self
- Bobby Kennedy for President (2018) as Self
- King in the Wilderness (2018) as Self
- America's Library (2018) as Self
- The Words That Built America (2017) as Self - Reader: The Constitution
- The Obama Years: The Power of Words (2017) as Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate
- Get In The Way: The Journey of John Lewis (2017) as Himself
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony (2016) as Self
- Arc of Justice (2016) as Himself
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Children of the Civil Rights (2015) as Self
- The State of Marriage (2015) as Self
- Breath of Freedom (2014) as Himself
- Julian and John January 8, 2013 (2013) as Himself
- Mikeyboy (2013) as Steve (IRA Agent)
- Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self
- Freedom Riders (2010) as Self - Freedom Rider
- The Colbert Report (2005)
- Arthur (1996) as John Lewis (voice)
- 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
- Henry David Thoreau: Surveyor of the Soul as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Lewis best known for?
John Lewis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), Finding Your Roots (2012), The Colbert Report (2005), The Driver (1978).
When and where was John Lewis born?
John Lewis was born on February 21, 1940 in Troy, Alabama, USA. They passed away on July 17, 2020.
How many credits does John Lewis have?
John Lewis has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2021.
What is John Lewis's background in cinema and television?
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...