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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LeVar_BurtonLeVar Burton - Wikipedia

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   levarburton .com. 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 ...

   • Citizenship: United States
   • Alma mater: University of Southern California

   • Occupation(s): Actor, television host, director, author

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     LeVar Burton Teaches the Power of Storytelling | Official Trailer | MasterClass

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     LeVar Burton: Leaving the Church to Inspire on Screen | Beyond the Spotlight | Full Documentary

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     LeVar Burton - Growing Up In a Home Where Reading Was Essential

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3. video.kpbs.org › video › levar-burtons-emotionalLevar Burton's Emotional Connection to His Ancestors

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   Jan 16, 2024 · Turning back to LeVar Burton, we shifted from his mother's roots to his father's, where we confronted a blank slate. LeVar's father essentially disappeared when LeVar was 11 years old, and the two men have had very limited contact ever since. As a result, LeVar knows almost nothing about the Burton side of his family tree.

4. www.pbs.org › about › meet-our-guestsFinding Your Roots | LeVar Burton - PBS

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   Season 10, Episode 3: Fathers and Sons. LeVar Burton launched his acting career while still a student at the University of Southern. California. At 19, he found himself on the cover of Time ...

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   Who is LeVar Burton?

   • Burton develops projects in the film, television, podcasting, and publishing space. Now in its 12th season, the enormously popular LeVar Burton Reads podcast has over 175 episodes in its catalog, boasting 25 million downloads. LBE’s first Kids & Family podcast, Sound Detectives, will debut on Stitcher in August of 2023.

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   What is LeVar Burton reading?

   • In 2017, Burton began a podcast, LeVar Burton Reads. Each 30-45-minute episode features Burton reading a piece of short fiction and sharing his thoughts on it. In reviews, it’s often described as “Reading Rainbow for adults.”

   LeVar Burton - Wikipedia

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   Where was LeVar Burton born?

   • Levardis Robert Martyn Burton Jr. was born Feb. 16, 1957, in Landsthul, Germany. (His father, a career Army man, was stationed there.) ^ a b c "LeVar Burton Biography (1957–)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2011. ^ "Levar Burton | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved April 23, 2022. ^ "LeVar Burton".

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   What is LeVar Burton Entertainment?

   • Most recently, Burton launched LeVar Burton Entertainment (LBE) with a mission to create content that fosters empathy, champions diversity, and builds community. Under this banner, Burton develops projects in the film, television, podcasting, and publishing space. Now in its 12th

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6. weta.org › watch › showsLevar Burton's Emotional Connection to His Ancestors | WETA

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   LeVar Burton is overcome with emotion when when he reads the 1940 census for Arkansas that reveals that he and his father's ancestors share something truly profound.

   • Series: Finding Your Roots

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7. www.npr.org › 2020/07/29 › 896764696LeVar Burton Is Still Reading To Us During The Pandemic

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   Aug 1, 2020 · Ian Tuttle/Ian Tuttle/Getty Images for Breakthrough Prize You probably know LeVar Burton from a number of roles: playing Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation . Kunta Kinte in the ...

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9. podcasts.apple.com › us › podcast‎LeVar Burton Reads on Apple Podcasts

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   3 days ago · 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 Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take ...

10. www.iheart.com › podcast › 900-levar-burton-readsLeVar Burton Reads | iHeart

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    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 Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu ...