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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).
LeVar Burton was born on 16 February 1957 in Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. He is an actor and director, known for Star Trek: Generations (1994), Star Trek: First Contact (1996) and Star Trek: Insurrection (1998). He has been married to Stephanie Cozart Burton since 3 October 1992.
LeVar Burton was born on 16 February 1957 in Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. He is an actor and director, known for Star Trek: Generations (1994), Star Trek: First Contact (1996) and Star Trek: Insurrection (1998).
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.
2 days ago · LeVar Burton has three roles he'll forever be known for: Kunta Kinte on the TV series Roots, Geordi La Forge on Star Trek: The Next Generation and host of Reading Rainbow. Those roles have had ...
Aug 6, 2021 · Actor and host LeVar Burton is a cultural icon. From his start in Roots to his decades-long role hosting Reading Rainbow, Burton has spent years inspiring and educating legions of fans of all...
LeVar Burton made his acting debut in 1977 when he played Kunta Kinte in the ABC award-winning drama series Roots, based on the novel by Alex Haley. Burton's audition for the role of Kinte was the first of his professional career. As a result of his performance, he was nominated for the Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama Series.
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...
Jul 11, 2023 · Jet-lagged and exhausted, LeVar Burton rallied his youthful energy as he exited customs at New York’s JFK airport and climbed into a waiting limo. He had just traveled from the Zambezi River in...
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...
