LeVar Burton - Wikipedia
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 Shocked To Learn He's Descended From …
Jan 17, 2024 · LeVar Burton got hit with a one-two punch while tracing his family's ancestry on the Jan. 16 episode of PBS' hit series "Finding Your Roots."
LeVar Burton on Reading Rainbow, embracing chaos, adjusting ... - NPR
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.
LeVar Burton to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at new ... - CBS News
Apr 29, 2022 · This year, the Children's & Family Emmy Awards will debut, and the iconic children's television host LeVar Burton will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
LeVar Burton talks about simply being himself on NPR's 'Wild Card'
Jul 27, 2024 · LeVar Burton knows he will be remembered for three specific roles - playing Kunta Kinte on the TV series "Roots," donning a futuristic visor to become Geordi La LaForge on "Star Trek: The Next...
Actor LeVar Burton on receiving a lifetime achievement Emmy …
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...
LeVar Burton to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Inaugural ...
Dec 1, 2022 · Emmy-winning actor, director and educator LeVar Burton has been announced as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the first-ever Children’s and Family Emmys, taking place Dec. 11...
LeVar Burton on his Emmy award, - Entertainment Weekly
Dec 9, 2022 · Emmy-winning actor, director, author, and television host LeVar Burton will be recognized by the National Academy of Arts and Sciences (NATAS) with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the First...
Sacramento’s own LeVar Burton receives award from White
Oct 29, 2024 · Sacramento’s own legendary actor LeVar Burton was recognized by the White House last week. ... CapRadio provides a trusted source of news because of you. As a nonprofit organization, donations ...
Star Trek: Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton Talk 'Picard' Reunion - Variety
Mar 23, 2023 · "Star Trek: The Next Generation" stars Brent Spiner and LeVar Burton discuss their on-screen reunion on "Picard," and the prospect of doing more.