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Learn about LeVar Burton's life and career, from his breakthrough role as Kunta Kinte in Roots to his long-running show Reading Rainbow. Find out his awards, projects, and personal details on this comprehensive biography page.
LeVar Burton is best known for his role as Geordi La Forge on Star Trek: The Next Generation. He has also directed episodes of Star Trek, NCIS, Scorpion and other shows, and produced Roots and Reading Rainbow.
- January 1, 1
- 1.70 m
- Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
LeVar Burton is a storyteller who creates content that builds community, fosters empathy, and champions diversity. Explore his podcasts, books, shows, and projects such as Reading Rainbow, LeVar Burton Reads, and Roots.
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Jul 11, 2023 · 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 from the Zambezi River in...
- 65 min
- Jonathan Taylor
Jul 27, 2024 · LeVar Burton plays a game of Wild Card with Rachel Martin. He talks about his changing definition of success, his mom's influence on him, and why he sees his job as simply being LeVar...
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 18, 2024 · LeVar Burton has three roles he'll forever be known for: Kunta Kinte on the TV series Roots, Geordi La Forge on Star Trek: The Next Generation and host of Reading Rainbow.
