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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).
IMDb profile of LeVar Burton, best known for Star Trek: The Next Generation and Reading Rainbow. See his biography, filmography, awards, photos, videos and more.
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.
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, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
Jun 28, 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 will always...
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...
Aug 6, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of LeVar Burton, the actor and host who starred in Roots, Star Trek, and Reading Rainbow. Discover his childhood, education, influences, and achievements in this article.
