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Roots. 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.
Dec 9, 2022 · His podcast, LeVar Burton Reads, has been downloaded more than 25 million times and is a way of "sharing new stories and authors with the audience of adults now who grew up on Reading Rainbow and ...
Oct 13, 2023 · LeVar Burton hosted the National Book Awards in 2019. He'll host again this year, replacing Drew Barrymore. Actor, podcaster, and reading advocate LeVar Burton will be the host of this year's ...
Nov 15, 2023 · LeVar Burton Is Still Fighting For Your Right to Read. In an age of unprecedented book bans, the actor and literacy advocate is going to the mat for the freedom to read. "America loves to live in ...
Nov 19, 2023 · LeVar Burton was born on February 16, 1957 at the U.S. Army Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in West Germany to American parents serving in the U.S. Army. As a self-described "military brat," Burton spent his childhood moving from army base to army base across Europe. This transient lifestyle exposed Burton to diverse cultures and experiences ...
May 6, 2024 · 195 episodes. The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by ...
Feb 16, 2023 · LeVar is also the father of Eian Burton, who was born in 1980. The child was born out of wedlock, and Levar learned of Eian’s existence three years after the boy’s birth.
