Delano Lewis | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2000 | |
| United States Ambassador to South Africa | |
| In office January 21, 2000 – June 22, 2001 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | James A. Joseph |
| Succeeded by | Cameron Hume |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Delano Eugene Lewis November 12, 1938 Arkansas City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 2023 (aged 84) Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Gayle Jones (m. 1960) |
| Children | 4, including Phill |
| Alma mater | |
Delano Eugene Lewis (del-AY-noh;[1] November 12, 1938 – August 2, 2023) was an American attorney, businessman and diplomat. He was the United States ambassador to South Africa from 2000 to 2001, and previously held leadership roles at the Peace Corps and National Public Radio. He was the father of actor Phill Lewis.