LeVar Burton is an American actor, director, and producer born on February 16, 1957 in Landstuhl, Germany. He is best known for his roles as Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Kunta Kinte in various iterations of Roots. Burton has had a long and successful career in the entertainment industry, and is widely recognized for his work.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $6 Million (2024)
About
Known for his role as Geordi La Forge on Star Trek: The Next Generation, he also portrayed Kunta Kinte in various iterations of Roots.
Before Fame
He joined a seminary to become a priest when he was 13 years old, but later had doubts about his religion.
Trivia
He hosted the PBS children's program Reading Rainbow.
Family Life
He married Stephanie Cozart in 1992, and the couple welcomed a daughter in 1994.
Associated With
He starred on the hit TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation with Patrick Stewart.