LeVar Burton

Quick Facts

Full Name	LeVar Burton
Occupation	Tv Actor
Date Of Birth	Feb 16, 1957(1957-02-16)
Age	67
Birthplace	Landstuhl
Country	Germany
Birth City	Rhineland-Palatinate
Horoscope	Aquarius

LeVar Burton Biography

LeVar Burton is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on February 16, 1957 in Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. He is best known for his role on Star Trek: The Next Generation as Geordi la Forge. However, he also played the role of Kunta Kinte in several iterations Roots.

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Burton was raised Roman Catholic and, at the age of 13, entered St. Pius X Minor Seminary in Galt, California, to become a priest. While in seminary, he read works by the philosophers Laozi, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Søren Kierkegaard, which caused him to question the Catholic dogma that Catholicism is the only true religion. At seventeen, Burton graduated with the class of 1974 and enrolled at the University of Southern California with a drama scholarship. While at the University of Southern California, Burton was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He graduated from the University of Southern California’s School of Theatre.

Burton first appeared on television in a drama about a misunderstood deaf boy. He made his film acting debut in 1977 when he played the young Kunta Kinte in the ABC miniseries Roots, based on the novel of the same name by Alex Haley. Burton’s audition for the role of Kunta was the first of his professional career. As a result of his performance, he was nominated for the Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama Series. Burton reprised the role of Kunta Kinte in the 1988 television film Roots: The Gift. When asked about the societal influence of Roots, Burton is quoted as saying, “It expanded the consciousness of people. Blacks and whites began to see each other as human beings, not as stereotypes. And if you throw a pebble into the pond, you’re going to get ripples. I think the only constant is change, and it’s always slow. Anything that happens overnight is lacking in foundation. Roots is part of a changing trend, and it’s still being played out.”

He married Stephanie Cozart, and they had a daughter together in 1994.

LeVar Burton Net Worth

LeVar Burton is one of the richest Tv Actor from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, LeVar Burton 's net worth $6 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was thirteen years old, he entered a seminary in order to become a priest. However, he later doubted his faith.

He was the host of Reading Rainbow, a PBS children’s programming.

Levardis Robert Martyn Burton Jr. (born February 16, 1957) is an American actor, presenter, director, and author. He is best known for his role as Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation. His first major part was the role of a young Kunta Kinte in the 1977 ABC television miniseries Roots, a role he reprised in the 1988 television film Roots: The Gift. In 1983 he became the host of the long-running PBS children’s series Reading Rainbow. He has also directed a number of television episodes for various iterations of Star Trek, among other programs.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

LeVar Burton height 5 ft 7 in LeVar weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is LeVar Burton Dating?

According to our records, LeVar Burton married to Stephanie Cozart Burton. As of December 1, 2023, LeVar Burton’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1987, Burton played Dave Robinson, a journalist (sports writer), in the third season of Murder, She Wrote, episode 16 – “Death Takes a Dive”, starring Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher.

Facts & Trivia

LeVar Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. LeVar Burton celebrates birthday on February 16 of every year.

LeVar Burton married Stephanie Cozart-Burton, a professional make-up artist, in 1992. He and his wife currently live in Sherman Oaks, California. LeVar Burton has two children, a daughter Michaela “Mica” with his wife, and a son, Eian Burton (born 1980) from a previous relationship. Mica was an employee of Rooster Teeth’s news division, The Know. Burton is also a fan of English football club Arsenal.

Top Facts about LeVar Burton

1. LeVar Burton was born on February 16, 1957.
2. He is best known for his role as Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
3. Burton hosted the educational TV show Reading Rainbow from 1983-2006.
4. He has won multiple Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award.
5. Burton directed several episodes of Star Trek: Voyager and Deep Space Nine.
6. In 2014, he successfully crowdfunded over $6 million to bring back Reading Rainbow as an app.
7. Burton has also acted in movies such as Roots and The Supernaturals.
8. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in drama.
9. Burton has been an advocate for literacy and education throughout his career.
10. He currently hosts the podcast LeVar Burton Reads, where he reads short fiction stories aloud to listeners.

What is LeVar Burton's most famous role?

1. Roots (1977) : LeVar starred in the ABC miniseries adaptation of Alex Haley’s Roots, in which he played Kunta Kinte, an African man who was kidnapped, sold into slavery, and taken to the United States. Burton also reprised the role of Kunta Kinte for the 1988 TV movie Roots: The Gift.

Why was Reading Rainbow Cancelled?

Reading Rainbow was the most used television resource in our nation’s classroom. In 2009, it was [cancelled] due to No Child Left Behind. That government policy made a choice between teaching the rudiments of reading and fostering a love of reading.

Can LeVar Burton see out of visor?

No, I couldn’t see out of the visor. I couldn’t look down at my feet to see where I was going, because the chief engineer had to move with surety and alacrity. Geordi had to know where he was going the entire time.

Did LeVar Burton create Reading Rainbow?

Developed by LeVar Burton and his company, RRKIDZ , the app allows children to read unlimited books, explore video field trips starring Burton, and earn rewards for reading. On the week of July 11, 2013, Reading Rainbow celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Is Geordi La Forge blind?

La Forge has been blind since his birth and uses technological devices that allow him to see – a VISOR in the series and the first film, replaced by ocular prosthetic implants in the last three films.