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John Lewis

John LewisAKA John Robert Lewis

Born: 21-Feb-1940
Birthplace: Troy, AL
Died: 17-Jul-2020
Location of death: Atlanta, GA
Cause of death: Cancer - Pancreatic

Gender: Male
Religion: Baptist
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Congressman, Georgia 5th

Wife: Lillian Miles (m. 21-Dec-1968, d. 31-Dec-2012, one son)
Son: John Miles Lewis

    Theological: BA Theology, American Baptist Theological Seminary (1961)
    University: BA Religion and Philosophy, Fisk University (1963)

    US Congressman, Georgia 5th (1987-)
    Academy of Achievement (2004)
    Close Up Foundation Board of Advisors
    Faith and Politics Institute Chairman Emeritus
    RFK Memorial Board of Directors
    Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights Board of Trustees
    Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Chair (1963-66)
    Seized by a Mob 1961
    Funeral: Ted Kennedy (2009)
    Library of Congress Living Legend 2000
    Presidential Medal of Freedom 2011

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    The Last White Knight (11-Sep-2012) · Himself
    Harry Belafonte: Sing Your Song (Jan-2011) · Himself
    Soundtrack for a Revolution (24-Apr-2009)

Official Website:
http://www.johnlewisforcongress.com/


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