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LeVar Burton

LaVar looks unusual even 20 years after without his visor.

LaVar looks unusual even 20 years after without his visor.

LeVar Burton tasted Greek food with Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

LeVar Burton tasted Greek food with Neil deGrasse Tyson.

LeVar comforted others during the pandemic by reading books on stream! 👓

#COVID-19 pandemic

LeVar comforted others during the pandemic by reading books on stream! 👓

LeVar's favorite inappropriate book for kids is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson! 😁

Samuel L. Jackson

LeVar's favorite inappropriate book for kids is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson! 😁

LeVar delivers the most beautiful sentences in literature like nobody else! 😍

LeVar delivers the most beautiful sentences in literature like nobody else! 😍

LeVar hosted this game of 'Star Trek' Trivia like a pro! 💯

LeVar hosted this game of 'Star Trek' Trivia like a pro! 💯

His debut as 'Jeopardy's' host was PERFECT!!! 👏

His debut as 'Jeopardy's' host was PERFECT!!! 👏

DYK he hosted literacy program 'Reading Rainbow' for 25+ years? 🌈📚

#Reading Rainbow

DYK he hosted literacy program 'Reading Rainbow' for 25+ years? 🌈📚

Fan favorite, LeVar Burton, expressed support for Richards. 👍

Fan favorite, LeVar Burton, expressed support for Richards. 👍

Why the "try-outs" if 'Jeopardy!' planned to hire a TV producer? 😑

Why the "try-outs" if 'Jeopardy!' planned to hire a TV producer? 😑

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LeVar Burton

American actor, director, and television host

Born

Feb 16, 1957 (68 years old)

Biography

Born in Landstuhl on Saturday, February 16, 1957, LeVar Burton is an Aquarius by zodiac sign and is currently 68 years old. LeVar Burton has made their mark as an actor. Their journey to fame began with academic pursuits at schools like University of Southern California, Christian Brothers High School, and the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

Over the course of their career, they have been honored with numerous accolades, including the Daytime Emmy Award, Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture.

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