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LeVar Burton
Age
56
Birthday
Feb. 16th, 1957
Born in
Landstuhl, West Germany
Height
5' 7"
LeVar Burton's Main TV Roles
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Main Movie Roles2003 - Blizzard2002 - Star Trek: Nemesis 2001 - Ali 1998 - Star Trek: Insurrection 1997 - Trekkies 1996 - Star Trek: First Contact 1994 - Star Trek: Generations 1986 - The Supernaturals 1980 - The Hunter 1977 - Looking for Mr. Goodbar |
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TRIVIA:
- As of November 2003 holds the record for the most number of Star Trek episodes directed by a Star Trek actor. He has directed more than two-dozen episodes for every one of the four "modern era" Trek series.
- 1 son named Ian, 1980, decided by the courts after paternity suit. He won joint custody.
- Author of a science fiction novel, Aftermath.
- Is a strong supporter of literacy in children.
- His character Geordi La Forge on _"Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987)_ (qv) was named after George La Forge, a Star Trek fan who died from muscular dystrophy.
- While co-starring in _"Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987)_ (qv), was also continuing his role as host of _"Reading Rainbow" (1983)_ (qv).
- At age 13, entered a Catholic seminary to study for the priesthood.
- On _"Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987)_ (qv), his character's parents were played by two of his _"Roots" (1977)_ (qv) co-stars: 'Ben Vereen' (qv) played his father on "Star Trek TNG" and his grandson in _"Roots" (1977)_ (qv) and 'Madge Sinclair' (qv) played his character's wife in _"Roots" (1977)_ (qv) and his mother on "Star Trek TNG".
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