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LeVar Burton: Summary

Recent Role:: on Las Vegas

Birthday:: 2-16-1957

Birthplace:: Landstuhl, West Germany

Birth Name:: Levardis Robert Martyn Burton Jr.

LeVar Burton (born Levardis Robert Martyn Burton, Jr.) was born in Landstuhl, Germany to Sgt. Levardis Robert Burton Sr, (a photographer for the U.S. Army) and Erma Burton (a teacher and social worker) on February 16 1957. When he was three years old, his parents separated and LeVar returned to California with his mother and two sisters, Letitia and Valencia. Even as a young child, LeVar was...

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On the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech, LeVar Burton moderated the program, "A Tribute to the Movement & the Man." Speakers included Bernice King (Dr. King's daughter); Martin Luther King, III; Rev. Al Sharpton; Charles Steele of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and Rev. Joseph Lowery, a disciple of Dr. King.(edit)
On September 8 2008, LeVar appeared on stage with "Roots" co-star Ben Vereen during the Reprise Theatre Company's presentation of Ben Vereen: Up Close & Musical.(edit)
During the 2008 Democratic Party National Convention in Denver, LeVar presided over a Unity Prayer Breakfast commemorating the 45th Anniversary of the March on Washington. Notable speakers included Martin Luther King III, Reverend Joseph Lowery, Congressman John Lewis, Blair Underwood and Alfre Woodard (edit)
He performed background vocals on Brent Spiner's 1991 album Ol' Yellow Eyes is Back along with castmates Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes and Michael Dorn. Together, they called themselves The Sunspots.(edit)
LeVar was included in all but three episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994). Those episodes were "A Matter of Honor", "Manhunt", and "Attached".(edit)

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Burton's character Geordi La Forge is a Starfleet officer who wears a VISOR to see things because he was born blind.He's the Lt. and the pilot of the Enterprise-D for the 1st season.For seasons 2-7,he was Lt. Commander and chief engineer. ...Continue »
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My name is Cheryl. I was a personal housekeeper to LeVar Burton and his wife Stephanie for years. I found them to be wonderful, thoughtful, professional and talented. My daughter Stephanie Michaela was named after his two favorite girls. Hello to you al ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "One of the all-time greats"
LeVar Burton is a great actor! Love him as Geordi! ...Continue »
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