LeVar Burton
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LeVar Burton
Summary
LeVar Burton is a human[1]. Born in Landstuhl[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1957[3]. He worked as a film director[4], writer[5], voice actor[6], television presenter[7], and television director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.065% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (294 views/month, #647 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- LeVar Burton was born in Landstuhl[2].
- LeVar Burton was born on February 16, 1957[3].
- A child of LeVar Burton was Mica Burton[10].
- LeVar Burton held citizenship in United States[11].
- American English was LeVar Burton's native language[12].
- LeVar Burton is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
- LeVar Burton's professions included film director[4].
- LeVar Burton's professions included writer[5].
- LeVar Burton worked as a voice actor[6].
- LeVar Burton worked as a television presenter[7].
- LeVar Burton worked as a television director[8].
- LeVar Burton worked as a television producer[14].
- LeVar Burton was educated at Christian Brothers High School[15].
- LeVar Burton was educated at USC School of Dramatic Arts[16].
- LeVar Burton's education included a stint at University of Southern California[17].
- A notable work attributed to LeVar Burton is LeVar Burton Reads[18].
- A notable work attributed to LeVar Burton is Reading Rainbow[19].
- A notable work attributed to LeVar Burton is Star Trek: The Next Generation[20].
- A notable work attributed to LeVar Burton is Roots[21].
- LeVar Burton received the Daytime Emmy Award[22].
- LeVar Burton received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture[23].
- LeVar Burton received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special[24].
- LeVar Burton received the Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[25].
- LeVar Burton received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special[26].
- LeVar Burton received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1957-02-16[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 779d9c45-8cc7-4e10-a06d-fd9c21f3564e[31]
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Origins and Family
LeVar Burton's place of birth was Landstuhl[2]. He was born on February 16, 1957[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13]. American English was his native language[12].
Education
Educated at Christian Brothers High School[15], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1876[34]; USC School of Dramatic Arts[16], an art academy[35], in United States[36], founded in 1945[37]; and University of Southern California[17], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1880[40], headquartered in Los Angeles[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[4], writer[5], voice actor[6], television presenter[7], television director[8], and television producer[14].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include LeVar Burton Reads[18], a podcast show[42]; Reading Rainbow[19], a television series[43]; Star Trek: The Next Generation[20], a television series[44]; and Roots[21], a miniseries[45], directed by Marvin J. Chomsky[46].
Recognition
Awards received include Daytime Emmy Award[22], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1974[49]; NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture[23], a NAACP Image Awards[50]; NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special[24], a class of award[51]; Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[25], a Grammy Awards[52], in United States[53], founded in 1959[54]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[55], a commemorative plaque[56], in United States[57]; and Ignyte Award for Best Fiction Podcast[58].
Personal Life
A child of LeVar Burton was Mica Burton[10].
Why It Matters
LeVar Burton ranks in the top 0.065% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (294 views/month, #647 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
FAQs
Where was LeVar Burton born?
Born in Landstuhl[2], LeVar Burton…
What did LeVar Burton do for work?
LeVar Burton worked as film director[4], writer[5], voice actor[6], television presenter[7], and television director[8].
Where did LeVar Burton go to school?
LeVar Burton was educated at Christian Brothers High School[15], USC School of Dramatic Arts[16], and University of Southern California[17].
What awards did LeVar Burton receive?
Honors received include Daytime Emmy Award[22], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture[23], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special[24], and Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[25].