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Levardis Robert Martyn Burton Jr. (born February 16, 1957) [2] [3] is an American actor, director, and television host. He played Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994), [4] Kunta Kinte in the ABC miniseries Roots (1977), and was the host of the PBS Kids educational television series Reading Rainbow for 23 years (1983–2006).
IMDb profile of LeVar Burton, best known for Star Trek: The Next Generation and Reading Rainbow. See his biography, filmography, awards, photos, videos and more.
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Learn about the life and career of LeVar Burton, an actor and director best known for his role as Geordi La Forge on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Find out his birthplace, family, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- Actor, Director, Producer
- February 16, 1957
Actor, Director, Producer, and owner of LeVar Burton Entertainment. LeVar Burton’s mission is to create content that builds community, fosters empathy, and champions diversity while maintaining integrity.
Sep 27, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of LeVar Burton, the actor who played Kunta Kinte in Roots and Geordi La Forge in Star Trek. Discover his origins, his passion, his challenges, and his achievements in this article.
Dec 11, 2022 · NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with actor LeVar Burton, who has appeared in "Roots," "Star Trek" and the children's T.V. series "Reading Rainbow." He'll receive a lifetime achievement Emmy Award...
Jun 28, 2021 · LeVar Burton’s Quest to Succeed Alex Trebek. If the right person catches the right project at the right time, the culture will always hold that person close. Do it three times, as LeVar...
