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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: The Next Generation (1987). He has been married to Stephanie Cozart Burton since 3 October 1992.
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.
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: The Next Generation (1987).
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...
May 23, 2024 · LeVar Burton hosted the show “Reading Rainbow” for more than two decades. A documentary, “Butterfly in the Sky,” debuts on Netflix May 24.
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...
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...
PEOPLE. LeVar Burton. The toughest role to cast in the hit miniseries “Roots” was the central character of Kunta Kinte. The whole series depended on finding a young, fit actor who could...
Mar 6, 2024 · 'Reading Rainbow' host LeVar Burton stars in the trailer for documentary movie 'Butterfly in the Sky,' getting an AMC Theatres release post-Tribeca.
