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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).
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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, trivia, quotes, salary and more on IMDb.
- Actor, Director, Producer
- February 16, 1957
Learn about LeVar Burton's acting career and his roles in Roots, Reading Rainbow, and Star Trek. Find out how he won Emmy awards, created content that builds community, and fosters empathy.
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...
Oct 21, 2022 · Director: Steven J Boettcher About Pioneers of Television Television’s beloved stars bring their stories to life, offering insider tales and surprising revelations you won’t hear anywhere else ...
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