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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).
- United States
- University of Southern California
- Actor, television host, director, author
IMDb profile of LeVar Burton, known for Star Trek, Roots, Reading Rainbow and more. See his biography, filmography, awards, photos, videos and trivia.
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- Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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, trivia, quotes, salary and more on IMDb.
- Actor, Director, Producer
- February 16, 1957
Learn about LeVar Burton's life, work, and mission as an actor, director, producer, and storyteller. Explore his podcasts, books, shows, and projects that build community, foster empathy, and champion diversity.
Jun 28, 2021 · Talk June 25, 2021. LeVar Burton’s Quest to Succeed Alex Trebek. By David Marchese Photograph by Mamadi Doumbouya. If the right person catches the right project at the right time, the culture...
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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...
Jul 11, 2023 · July 11, 2023 9:53 AM PT. 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...