Samantha Lewes

"Samantha"

Actress

In Memoriam

49 Life Years

American Nationality

5 ft 5 in Height

$1.0 Million Net Worth

Personal Information

Full Name	Samantha Lewes
Profession	Actress
Nickname	Samantha
Date of Birth	November 29, 1952
Date of Death	March 12, 2002
Age at Death	49 years
Birth Place	San Diego, California, USA
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 5 in
Weight	58 kg
Gender	Female
Religion	Christianity
Location	California, USA
Net Worth	$1.0 Million

Career Highlights

Bosom Buddies

Debut TV Show (1981)

Bosom Buddies

Breakthrough Role (1981)

Family Information

Father	John Dillingham
Mother	Harriet Hall Dillingham
Spouse	Tom Hanks (m. 1978–1987)
Children	Colin Hanks (Son), Elizabeth Hanks (Daughter)
Siblings	Michael Jerome Dillingham (Brother)

Biography

Samantha Lewes, also known as Susan Jane Dillingham, was born on November 29, 1952, in San Diego, California, USA. She was best known as the former wife of popular Hollywood actor Tom Hanks and the mother of actor Colin Hanks. Tom and Samantha met while studying at California State University, Sacramento. Although Samantha did not have an extensive career in television or film, she appeared in the TV show Bosom Buddies (1981) in the episode titled "Cahoots", where she played a small role as a waitress. The show also featured her then-husband, Tom Hanks. Tom and Samantha got married in 1978, but they separated in 1987. The couple had two children: Colin Hanks, now a successful Hollywood actor, and Elizabeth Ann Hanks, who is an author, actress, and filmmaker. Samantha Lewes passed away at the age of 49 due to illness in Sacramento, California, in 2002.

Frequently Asked Questions About Samantha Lewes

Q: What is Samantha Lewes known for?

Samantha Lewes is best known for her appearance in the 1981 TV show Bosom Buddies, where she featured in one episode titled "Cahoots." Although she did not have an extensive career in film or television, she is widely recognised as the former spouse of Tom Hanks and the mother of actor Colin Hanks.

Q: What are Samantha Lewes's upcoming projects?

Samantha Lewes passed away in 2002. Her final on-screen appearance was in the TV show Bosom Buddies.

Q: Where was Samantha Lewes born?

Samantha Lewes was born in San Diego, California, on 29th November 1952.

Q: What is Samantha Lewes's net worth?

Her net worth was estimated to be around $1 million at the time of her death.

Q: What are other notable roles of Samantha Lewes?

Samantha Lewes had only one known television role—in the 1981 series Bosom Buddies. There are no records of her appearing in any other shows or films. She is popularly known for being the former wife of Tom Hanks.