LeVar Burton Movies
African American actor
LeVar Burton was a 19-year-old UCLA drama student when he was catapulted into international fame. On January 23, 1977, Burton made his professional debut as young Kunta Kinte, the protagonist of the classic TV miniseries
Roots. He went on to give first-rate performances in such TV movies as
Dummy (79) and
One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story (78). Among LeVar Burton's more conspicuous TV appearances in the past decade have included his hosting chores on PBS'
Reading Rainbow (83- ) and his regular role as sightless Lieutenant Geordi LaForge on the syndicated
Star Trek: The Next Generation (87-92). He has continued playing Lt. LaForge in the feature film versions of Star Trek. Burton is also a published author. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
