LeVar Burton
American actor, director, and television host (born 1957)
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Levardis Robert Martyn Burton Jr. is an American actor, director, and television host. He played Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994), 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). He received 12 Daytime Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award as host and executive producer of Reading Rainbow.
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LeVar Burton's Deal to Host, EP CW's 'Trivial Pursuit' Show OfficialLeVar Burton is officially in on the game ... 'cause after lengthy contract negotiations he's sealed the deal on his gig with "Trivial Pursuit," TMZ has learned. Network sources tell us LeVar has..TMZ.com - Published | |
LeVar Burton Learns He's Part-White with Confederate AncestorLeVar Burton made a shocking discovery about his bloodline here in America -- namely, that he's actually part-white ... and that one of his ancestors was part of the Confederacy. The 'Reading Rainbow'..TMZ.com - Published | |
LeVar Burton Close on Deal with CW for Trivial Pursuit Hosting JobLeVar Burton's TV days are far from over, and ditto for expanding people's minds -- 'cause the dude is about to venture out on a Trivial Pursuit ... one that's almost a sealed deal. Sources with direct..TMZ.com - Published | |
LeVar Burton Roasts Will Smith Moment at Grammys, Comedian Wears HelmetWill Smith is still the talk of the town at the Grammys, including for LeVar Burton -- who trotted out a comedian presenter ... who also had the moment as top of mind, literally. The wacky moment went..TMZ.com - Published | |
'Jeopardy!' Never Considered LeVar Burton for Full-Time HostLeVar Burton might still be the fan favorite to take over as the permanent host of "Jeopardy!" following Mike Richards' exit, but he's never been seriously considered for the role ... TMZ has learned...TMZ.com - Published | |
LeVar Burton Says 'No Comment' on 'Jeopardy!' Hosting MessLeVar Burton is by far the fan fave to take up the mantle on 'Jeopardy!' as Mike Richards takes a bow -- but he's pretty clammy these days when you bring up the topic ... which may or may not be..TMZ.com - Published | |
'Jeopardy!' EP Mike Richards Expected to Take Over as Permanent Host"Jeopardy!" has finally settled on a new permanent host to take over for the late Alex Trebek ... and no, it's not Aaron Rodgers, it's not LeVar Burton, it's not Anderson Cooper. Executive producer..TMZ.com - Published |
