LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton

Nacimiento : 1957-02-16, Landstuhl, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Levardis Robert Martyn Burton, Jr. (born February 16, 1957, height 5' 7" (1,70 m)) professionally known as LeVar Burton, is an American actor, director, producer and author who first came to prominence portraying Kunta Kinte in the 1977 award-winning ABC television miniseries Roots, based on the novel by Alex Haley. He is also well known for his portrayal of Geordi La Forge on the syndicated science fiction series Star Trek: The Next Generation and as the host of the PBS children's program Reading Rainbow.

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LeVar Burton
LeVar Burton
LeVar Burton

Películas

Butterfly in the Sky
Self
Two seconds into the bubbling synth sounds of its theme song will have a child of the 1980s or ‘90s exclaiming “Reading Rainbow!” Such is the beloved and ubiquitous nature of the classic children’s literary television show that introduced millions of kids to the wonder and importance of books. Not only did the series insist on having kids speak to kids about their favorite stories, but Reading Rainbow introduced the world to one of the most adored television hosts of all time in LeVar Burton. Thanks to his direct, non-patronizing and, most importantly, kind delivery, Burton became a conduit to learning for children of every background—an entrancing guide to subjects unknown.
The Right to Read
Executive Producer
The Right to Read shares the stories of an activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read.
Definition Please
LeVar Burton
The story of Monica Chowdry, a National Spelling Bee champ…from 15 years ago. Life hasn’t quite panned out as expected for Monica since her big win. When her estranged older brother returns home to help care for their sick mother, the siblings must find a way to reconcile.
Brentwood
LeVar Burton
A running feud between Star Trek actors Brent Spiner and Levar Burton is the basis for this TV comedy pilot.
School of the Future
Researchers and educators highlight the gaps in the U.S. education system and share their visions for innovative and meaningful learning environments.
Lennon or McCartney
Self
550 artistas fueron entrevistados a lo largo de diez años. En algún momento de esas entrevistas se les hizo una pregunta y se les pidió que respondieran con una sola palabra. Algunos se ciñeron a una, otros dijeron más, otros contestaron rápidamente, otros se lo pensaron mejor y otros no contestaron nada. Esa pregunta… ¿Lennon o McCartney?
Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation
Self
Reunification: 25 Years After Star Trek – The Next Generation is a 61-minute documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Rise of the Zombies
Dr. Dan Halpern
Durante un apocalipsis zombie, un grupo de sobrevivientes se esconden en la isla de Alcatraz para escapar del aumento de las hordas de zombies. Cuando su refugio está lleno, y al enterarse de que un científico puede haber descubierto una cura, abandonan la isla para buscarlo.
Stardate Revisited - The Origin of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Self
Feature-length documentary offering the definitive look at the making of the iconic science fiction classic; STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION! Includes never-before-seen revealing behind-the-scenes footage, newly found screen tests, and fascinating all-new interviews with the key creative personnel from the show, as well as the entire regular cast.
The Jensen Project
Kendrick
Después de una ausencia de 16 años, Claire y Matt Thompson se vuelven a introducir en el Proyecto Jensen, una comunidad secreta de genios, que en un complejo subterráneo llevan a cabo investigaciones avanzadas para resolver los problemas más difíciles del mundo.
Secuestro a plena luz
Mike Timbrook
Una adolescente es secuestrada a plena luz del día cuando se encuentra en el parking de un centro comercial. Mucha gente es testigo del incidente pero nadie hace nada por evitar que se lleven a la chica por la fuerza. El FBI trabaja en busca de pistas para resolver el caso mientras que la humilde familia de la joven reza manteniendo la esperanza.
Superman/Batman: Enemigos públicos
Black Lightning (voice)
Largometraje que adapta el cómic homónimo de Jeph Loeb y Ed McGuinness. La historia presenta a Lex Luthor como presidente de los Estados Unidos. Con su poder, decide inculpar al hombre de acero (Superman) y al murciélago (Batman) en un crimen, provocando cacería por sus cabezas.
Reach for Me
Director
Old and bitter, Alvin just wants some peace and quiet in his last days. His wish, however, is not granted when a young, vibrant and ironically full of life Kevin becomes Alvin's hospice roommate. Through this "odd couple" relationship, Alvin learns that its not the minutes in our life, its the moments in your life that matter.
Reach for Me
Nathanial
Old and bitter, Alvin just wants some peace and quiet in his last days. His wish, however, is not granted when a young, vibrant and ironically full of life Kevin becomes Alvin's hospice roommate. Through this "odd couple" relationship, Alvin learns that its not the minutes in our life, its the moments in your life that matter.
40 Years of Star Trek
Himself
The Space Channel celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original STAR TREK. Produced by Mark Askwith, hosted by Jonathan Llyr and featuring interviews with George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, William Shatner, Peter David, Michael Okuda, Denise Okuda, F. Murray Abraham, Lawrence Montaigne, Leonard Nimoy, Garrett Wang, France Nuyen, Michael Reeve, George Clayton Johnson, Denise Crosby, Marc Scott Zicree, Garfield Reeves-Stevens, D.C. Fontana, Scott Bakula, Jolene Blalock, DeForest Kelley, LeVar Burton, Dr. Mae Jemison, Rob Salem, Walter Koenig, J.G. Hertzler, Dean Devlin, Harlan Ellison, Richard Arnold, Jeffrey Combs, Rick Berman, Bjo Trimble, Jim Lee, Alice Cooper, and Robert Picardo.
Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool
Self
Friends, family, co-stars and admirers of actor Steve McQueen talk about his life and his movie career.
Blizzard: el reno mágico
Night Watchman Elf (uncredited)
Cuando Bobby se marcha a vivir a otra parte, Jess no encuentra consuelo a su pena. Su excéntrica tía Millie trata de animarla contándole la historia de Katie, una niña de diez años, de otra época, cuya pasión era patinar sobre hielo. Un día, mientras practicaba, conoció a Otto Brewer, un antiguo campeón olímpico de patinaje, que la convirtió en una magnífica patinadora. Pero, cuando el padre de Katie perdió su trabajo, y la familia tuvo que irse a vivir a la capital, la niña se quedó desolada. Mientras tanto, en el Polo Norte, Santa y sus elfos celebran el nacimiento de Blizzard, un bebé reno, que reunía los tres dones mágicos de un reno: la capacidad de volar, de hacerse invisible y de ver a través del corazón. Gracias a este don, Blizzard percibe la tristeza de Katie y la visita para ayudarle a entender que una gran amistad es eterna. FILMAFFINITY)
Blizzard: el reno mágico
Director
Cuando Bobby se marcha a vivir a otra parte, Jess no encuentra consuelo a su pena. Su excéntrica tía Millie trata de animarla contándole la historia de Katie, una niña de diez años, de otra época, cuya pasión era patinar sobre hielo. Un día, mientras practicaba, conoció a Otto Brewer, un antiguo campeón olímpico de patinaje, que la convirtió en una magnífica patinadora. Pero, cuando el padre de Katie perdió su trabajo, y la familia tuvo que irse a vivir a la capital, la niña se quedó desolada. Mientras tanto, en el Polo Norte, Santa y sus elfos celebran el nacimiento de Blizzard, un bebé reno, que reunía los tres dones mágicos de un reno: la capacidad de volar, de hacerse invisible y de ver a través del corazón. Gracias a este don, Blizzard percibe la tristeza de Katie y la visita para ayudarle a entender que una gran amistad es eterna. FILMAFFINITY)
Star Trek X: Némesis
Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge
La policía romulana obtiene ADN del Capitán Picard y fabrican un clon, llamado Shinzon, con la finalidad de introducirlo en la Federación, pero ese plan queda en nada y envían al clon a las minas de dilitio de Remo, el planeta hermano de Rómulo, la capital del Imperio Romulano. Shinzon organiza un golpe de estado gracias a las fuerzas Remanas y su imbatible nave erigiéndose nuevo Pretor Romulano.
Alí
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Con determinación y resistencia física, agresividad e inteligencia, Muhammad Ali, llamado antes de convertirse al islam Cassius Clay, transformó para siempre la vida de muchos americanos. Sus combates, tanto fuera como dentro del ring, le hicieron conocer todos los lados de la vida. Belinda, su esposa; Angelo Dundee, su entrenador; Brew Brown, su consejero; Howard Bingham, su fotógrafo y biógrafo; y Fernie Pacheco, su doctor, todos personajes muy cercanos al boxeador, fueron testigos de excepción de su comportamiento arriesgado y de sus acciones fuera de lo común. Así, Ali se convirtió en uno de los personajes más entrañables de la historia contemporánea de los EEUU. Campeón, líder y gran figura mediática. Ali reunía más carisma que nadie. El film narra la vida, tanto del hombre como del campeón, desde sus comienzos hasta su mítico combate contra Foreman en 1974.
Hogar, inteligente hogar
Director
La automática y energizada casa del futuro es un espectáculo para la vista, completada con Personal Applied Technology (Tecnología Personal Aplicada) o PAT, para abreviar. PAT es la asistente familiar computarizado que cocina, limpia y mantiene los asuntos de la familia en orden. Cuando PAT se hace mayor que la vida, la familia Cooper descubre que las comodidades modernas pueden convertirse en una gran molestia.
Our Friend, Martin
Martin at Age 26 (voice) (as Levar Burton)
Two teens are sent back in time to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life.
Star Trek IX: Insurrección
Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge
Jean-Luc Picard, capitán del USS Enterprise, recibe un mensaje de la flota. Al parecer, el comandante Data, que se encontraba estudiando una sociedad primitiva, ha sufrido un cortocircuito y ha revelado la existencia del equipo de investigación a los habitantes del planeta Ba'Ku. Pronto descubrirá que intentaba defender a ésta sociedad inocente de las aspiraciones de los Son'a.
The Tiger Woods Story
Director
With his father coaching him and his mother providing a strong spiritual influence, Tiger Woods rose to fame and fortune. But his success came at a price, as he endured personal struggles with racism, self-doubt and cultural identity.
Trekkies
Himself
A hilarious look at the universe's most fervent fans.
Star Trek VIII: Primer contacto
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
El Capitán del Enterprise encuentra de nuevo a sus adversarios, los Borg, a quienes intenta impedir modificar la historia y conquistar la Tierra en el siglo XXI, por medio de un viaje en el tiempo, que impediría el primer vuelo warp de la raza humana y el consiguiente primer contacto con una raza extraterrestre: los vulcanos.
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
Himself
A star-studded tribute to Star Trek on its 30th anniversary, hosted by many of the stars and guest stars from all of the Trek series and movies. Also features a huge number of clips from all of the series and movies. At the end, real-life astronauts Aldrin and Jemison present NASA award plaques to the cast members.
Yesterday's Target
Winstrom
Memory loss, separation and assassins threaten three time-travelers with special powers who are stuck in the past.
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Gambit
Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge (archive footage)
After hearing a rumor that Captain Picard has been murdered while on an archeological dig, the Enterprise crew sets out to find the smugglers who may have been responsible.
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command
Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge (archive footage)
Tensions rise as a possible Cardassian attack looms, and Picard, Dr. Crusher and Worf are sent on a secret mission to find and destroy suspected biological weapons. The headstrong replacement captain, Edward Jellico, is cold and demanding - to the dismay of the remaining crew. But when Picard is captured by the Cardassians and tortured for information, dismay turns to anger and resistance as Jellico's plans exclude a rescue mission. With his options running out, Picard must fight to save his sanity and ultimately, his life.
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Time's Arrow
Lt. Cmdr. Geordi LaForge (archive footage)
An engineering team finds evidence of an alien presence on Earth in 19th century San Francisco: Data's severed head, buried five hundred years ago. An investigation inadvertently sends Data back to 19th century San Francisco, where he meets Jack London, Mark Twain, and a younger version of the long lived Guinan. Following Data back in time the crew of the Enterprise must locate Data and prevent his death while stopping the enigmatic Devidians from destroying Earth's history.
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification
Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge (archive footage)
When the Federation calls for help in locating an ambassador suspected of defecting, Picard is troubled to learn that Spock is the one who has vanished. Seeking information from Spock's ailing father, Sarek, and unlikely help from the Klingons, Picard and his crew find the ambassador pursuing a personal mission on Romulus: a Vulcan/Romulan reunification. But though the Romulans claim to support the same goal, their motives are not what they seem.
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
Geordi LaForge (archive footage)
Loyalties are divided when civil war splits the Klingon Empire. When Worf sees a chance to regain his wrongfully lost family honor, he must choose between his duty as a Starfleet officer and his heritage as a Klingon warrior. Meanwhile, Picard struggles to keep the Federation from being dragged into the fray. But a shocking new adversary from the past threatens to destroy both the Federation and the Klingon Empire.
Star Trek VII: La próxima generación
Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge
James T. Kirk, Montgomery Scott y Pavel Chekov asisten al viaje inaugural del USS Enterprise-B, que es requerido para ayudar a un convoy de naves que se hallan atrapadas en un cinturón de energía. Debido a la inexperiencia del capitán, Kirk decide ayudar pero cuando la cubierta donde se hallaba es destruida por una ráfaga de energía, es dado por muerto.
Parallel Lives
Dr. Franklin Carter
A college reunion turns into a tangled web of passion, romance and intrigue as old friends and enemies catch up with each other's lives. Includes a long list of stars.
Star Trek: The Next Generation -  All Good Things...
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
Picard finds himself traveling between the past, present, and future while attempting to prevent the destruction of humanity... by his own actions.
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Self
Your destination: the 24th century. Your mission: to voyage where few have gone before--behind the scenes of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Join Jonathan Frakes, Next Generation's Commander William Riker, for this fascinating chronicle of Gene Roddenberry's beloved, Emmy Award-winning series. You'll explore the Enterprise, meet the show's stars (and some villainous guest stars), learn special-effects secrets and makeup magic, and finally get the answer to that nagging question, "Where is the bathroom on the Enterprise?" Other highlights include a visit to a Star Trek convention, and a stop at the scoring stage to watch Marina Sirtis (Lt. Commander Deanna Troi) lead the orchestra in a recording session. This program concludes with a special look at the series' thrilling final episode ("All Good Things . . .") and a sneak peak at the crew's movie debut, Star Trek: Generations. So set a course for an adventure like no other.
Firestorm: 72 Hours in Oakland
Fire Chief J. Allan Mather
Based on the actual events of the 1991 brush fires that swept across Northern California which left countless people without homes. A rookie fire chief who just started his new job must deal with the raging fires.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Behind the Scenes
Geordi La Forge
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Behind the Scenes was a fifty minute documentary hosted by Terry Farrell that looked at the creation of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, specifically its pilot episode "Emissary". Written by Stephen R. Wolcott and directed by Donald R. Beck, the documentary first aired on 4 January 1993 as a syndicated special of the by Paramount Television produced current media affairs show Entertainment Tonight, at the time the franchise's primary publicity outlet for anything live-action Star Trek related. In the documentary, Farrell (Jadzia Dax) takes the viewer on a tour around the Deep Space 9 sets. The feature also has interviews with the cast, producers, writers and other production staff members and takes a look at the making of "Emissary".
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
Self
This documentary is hosted by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy and they take us through the history of Trek. We also get to see bloopers from the original series and the current space program and how progression has been in reality, hosted by LeVar Burton.
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds
Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge (archive footage)
The Enterprise has a deadly encounter with the Borg, resulting in Picard's kidnap, while Commander Riker encounters a beautiful rival with an eye on his job.
Central Park
Himself
CENTRAL PARK is a film about the famous New York City landmark and the variety of ways in which people make use of it: running, boating, walking, skating, music, theatre, sports, picnics, parades and concerts. The film also illustrates the complex problems the New York City Parks Department deals with in order to maintain and preserve the park and keep it open and accessible to the public.
Roots: The Gift
Kunta Kinte
On Christmas Eve 1770, a young African warrior, who three years prior had been captured and sold into slavery in America, leads a desperate group of runaway slaves as they attempt to reach freedom in the North.
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
Himself
This special is hosted by Patrick Stewart and traced the history of Star Trek from its inception with "The Cage" through to Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It also showed brief previews of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and TNG's second season. Also it was principally a container for the premiere of a full color print of "The Cage" which had, according to the special, recently been recovered from Paramount's studio archives.
A Special Friendship
Ben Sumner
During the American Civil War, two women, a wealthy white woman and a freed black slave, join forces to fight for freedom and the abolition of slavery.
Liberty
Robert Johnson
Drama about how the Statue of Liberty came to be erected in New York Harbor in the early 1880s and the people responsible for its creation.
Los sobrenaturales
Pvt. Michael Osgood
La sargento Nichelle Nichols lidera un grupo de soldados a los que pretende dar un duro entrenamiento en las profundidades de un bosque del sur. Por desgracia, ése es el lugar donde, años atrás, otro bando mató de forma despiadada a los habitantes de la pequeña ciudad que allí se halla. Dada la presencia de ejército, los cadáveres no van a dejar la ocasión para vengar su muerte.
La noche del baile de medianoche
Vinnie Davis
En una tranquila ciudad de Nueva Inglaterra, un grupo de alegres jóvenes decide recrear una antigua historia que habla de una maldición a la que tuvieron que enfrentarse sus antepasados. En una noche de horror, fueron convocados los muertos para que sembraran el terror entre los vivos. Cuando lo están preparando, desatan la espantosa maldición. Demonios, espíritus, vampiros y zombies salen del cementerio para unirse a la celebración. El resultado es una mezcla hilarante de humor y horrror.
And the Children Shall Lead
Glenn Scott
Mississippi in the early '60s is the setting for this story of a 12-year-old African-American girl who, along with her white friends, tries to ease increasing racial tensions.
Booker
Davis
Set in the 1860's South, Booker is the impassioned story of the boy who struggled through slavery to found the Tuskegee Institute. Through the eyes of nine-year-old Booker T. Washington, viewers witness the end of the Civil War, the cruelties that endured after slavery was abolished, and the hard work that led Booker to education and true freedom. Booker is a one-hour drama based on the childhood of Booker T. Washington and his quest for education in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War. Booker was shown nationally on PBS by the series, WONDERWORKS and subsequently on the Disney Channel, the BBC, and throughout the world. Booker continues to be broadcast and used in thousands of schools in America and abroad. The film was chosen as among the top 10 best home video release for children by Parenting Magazine and best script for a children's drama by the Writer's Guild of America.
The Jesse Owens Story
Professor Preston
The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.
Emergency Room
Ray Walden
An ER doctor divides her time between saving lives, playing hospital politics, and juggling a love affair with a fellow doctor.
Grambling's White Tiger
Charles 'Tank' Smith
A young white man goes to a historically black college for the chance to be the starting quarterback. There he encounters considerable resentment and learns what it's like to be in the minority.
The Acorn People
Rodney
An unemployed teacher becomes a counselor at a summer camp for severely disabled children.
Cazador a sueldo
Tommy Price
Ultima película del legendario Steve McQueen en la que interpreta a un cazarecompensas que se gana la vida capturando alocados personajes, que tienen cuentas pendientes con la justicia y siente pánico al saber que pronto será padre. Sin embargo, su vida corre peligro porque uno de los tipos a los que cazó ha jurado vengarse.
Dummy
Donald Lang
The real-life account of an illiterate, deaf-and-mute, black youth who was accused of murdering a prostitute, and the relationship that developed between him and his court-appointed attorney, who also was deaf, and the events leading up to his precedent-setting trial.
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Self
Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movie. Hosts Dick van Dyke and Rita Moreno interview the wide array of celebrities and Muppets who attend the event. Gary Owens serves as off-camera announcer, and appears on-screen to introduce Miss Piggy.
Mickey's 50
Self
"Mickey's 50" is a 90-minute special that aired on The Wonderful World of Disney on November 19, 1978. The special was made to commemorate the 50th birthday of Mickey Mouse and highlights many moments in his career.
Battered
Andrew Sinclair
Gritty drama of three interweaving stories of three women of various backgrounds and ages whose marriages are complicated by spouse-abuse by their husbands.
One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story
Ron LeFlore
The true story of baseball star Ron LeFlore, from his days as a street-corner punk with no future to his days behind bars on a petty robbery conviction to his ultimate once-in-a-lifetime chance with the Detroit Tigers, where he became an outstanding baseball player.
Buscando al Sr. Goodbar
Cap Jackson
Tras una breve relación sentimental con un colega, Theresa Dunn (Diane Keaton) decide independizarse de su opresiva familia. Así comienza una metamorfosis que hace de ella una compasiva profesora de niños sordos durante el día y una mujer que busca toda clase de placeres nocturnos por los tugurios de la ciudad.
Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid
Billy Peoples
A young ghetto kid despairs of ever getting out of that environment and making something of himself, until one day he gets a job as an assistant in a veterinarian's office, and working with all the animals begins to affect his outlook on life.
Almos' a Man
Dave
Although Dave (LeVar Burton) and his family are poor sharecroppers in the Deep South in the 1930's, this 15 year-olds problem is shared by teenagers today: he stands with one foot in adulthood and the other in childhood. "Almos' A Man", yet still treated like a child, he struggles for an identity. There's one thing, one symbol of manhood, Dave thinks, that could guarantee him instant respect: a gun.
Transformers Rescue Bots: Rescue Family
Transformers Rescue Bots: Rescue Family