John V. Lindsay

Acting·November 24, 1921·† December 19, 2000 — 79 years old·New York City, New York, USA

John Vliet Lindsay was an American politician and lawyer. During his political career, Lindsay was a U.S. congressman, mayor of New York City, and candidate for U.S. president. He was also a regular guest host of Good Morning America.

Known For

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

2021·7.6

Waking Sleeping Beauty

2009·7.2

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

American Experience

The Dick Cavett Show

Rosebud

The Mike Douglas Show

Kraft Music Hall

Night of 100 Stars

Year of the Woman

Filmography · 16

2025Hard Hat RiotSelf 2021Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Self (archive footage)2009Waking Sleeping BeautySelf (archive footage)1989An Amazin Era: Revised and UpdatedSelf 1988American ExperienceTVSelf (archive footage)1986An Amazin' EraSelf 1982Night of 100 StarsSelf 1975RosebudSen. Donnovan 1973Year of the WomanSelf 1970Show an BordSelf 1968The Dick Cavett ShowTVSelf - Guest 1967Videotape Study No. 3Self (archive footage)1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTVSelf 1961The Mike Douglas ShowTVSelf 1958Kraft Music HallTVSelf 1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarTVSelf