Samantha Dillingham (November 29, 1952 – March 12, 2002) was an American actress.

Born Susan Jane Dillingham in Hayward, California, Dillingham adopted the stage name of Samantha Lewes. She appeared in several film, stage and television productions. She was married to actor Tom Hanks between 1978 and 1987. They had a son Colin and a daughter Elizabeth together. She died from bone cancer in Sacramento, California in 2002, age 49.Hanks' Dark Side, By Ex-Wife - New York Post