LeVar Burton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 16, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Age | 69 |
| Birthplace | Landstuhl, West Germany (now Germany) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also LeVar Burton's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Kunta Kinte in 'Roots', Geordi La Forge in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', and as the host and executive producer of 'Reading Rainbow.' |
Intro
LeVar Burton is an American actor, director, and author, best known for his roles as Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries 'Roots', as Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', and as the longtime host of the children's educational program 'Reading Rainbow.'
Early Life & Background
LeVar Burton was born on February 16, 1957, in Landstuhl, West Germany, where his father was serving as a photographer for the U.S. Army Signal Corps. He was raised primarily in Sacramento, California, by his mother, Erma Gene (née Christian), a social worker, after his parents separated. He attended St. Pius X Minor Seminary in Galt, California, initially intending to become a priest before shifting his focus to acting and studying drama at the University of Southern California.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role as Kunta Kinte in the 1977 television miniseries 'Roots', earning widespread acclaim and an Emmy nomination.
- Portrayed Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' (1987–1994) and subsequent related films.
- Hosted and executive produced the Peabody Award-winning PBS children's program 'Reading Rainbow' (1983–2006).
- Directed episodes of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine', and other series.
- Won 12 Daytime Emmy Awards as host and executive producer of 'Reading Rainbow.'
Trivia
- LeVar Burton was considered for the role of Jeopardy! host in 2021.
- He is an advocate for children's literacy and has continued to promote reading through podcasts and digital projects.
- Burton has written a science fiction novel, 'The Aftermath.'
FAQs
People also ask
LeVar Burton is 69 years old.
LeVar Burton was born the 16 February 1957.
Landstuhl, West Germany (now Germany).
On His Birth-Day
About February 16th, 1957, in brief:
- Historical events: Dmitri Shostakovich completed his Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major, Op. 102, in February 1957. The concerto was composed as a 19th birthday present for his son, Maxim, who premiered the piece on May 10, 1957, during his graduation concert at the Moscow Conservatory.
- Day of the week: February 16th, 1957 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Young Love by Tab Hunter
- #1 UK song: The Garden Of Eden by Frankie Vaughan
- Popular movie: Old Yeller directed by Robert Stevenson
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