LeVar Burton
Popularity:7.346
Known For:Acting
Birthday:1957-02-16
Place of Birth:Landstuhl, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany
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Also Known As:Levar Burton, Levardis Robert Martyn Burton Jr.
Star Trek: Generations (1994)
Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-D find themselves at odds with the renegade scientist Soran who is destroying entire star...
Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
En route to the honeymoon of William Riker to Deanna Troi on her home planet of Betazed, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S....
Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew...
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
When an alien race and factions within Starfleet attempt to take over a planet that has "regenerative" properties, it falls upon Captain Picard and...
Stardate Revisited - The Origin of Star Trek: The Next Generation (2012)
Feature-length documentary offering the definitive look at the making of the iconic science fiction classic; STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION! Includes...
The Hunter (1980)
During his long career, bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson has caught over 5,000 criminals. Now, while he is working on apprehending fugitives in...
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009)
United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite meteor to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads...
The Midnight Hour (1985)
Phil, Melissa, Mitch, Mary, and Vinnie are high school friends, who unwittingly raise the dead on Halloween night. Once the dead have returned,...
I Love Liberty (1982)
An all-star variety special saluting America.
Secrets of Sacred Architecture (2022)
For most of America's history, sacred buildings represented our greatest feats of innovative engineering and artistic design. Unlock the elements of...
The Jensen Project (2010)
After a sixteen-year absence, married scientists Claire and Matt Thompson reunite with The Jensen Project. The Jensen Project is a secret community...
Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977)
A dedicated schoolteacher spends her nights cruising bars, looking for abusive men with whom she can engage in progressively more violent sexual...
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event (2023)
Get ready to send off Jean-Luc Picard and his crew in style! On Wednesday, April 19, experience the last two episodes of Star Trek: Picard in IMAX,...
Trekkies (1997)
Denise Crosby takes a first look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" from around America and how the series has affected and shaped their lives.
Butterfly in the Sky (2024)
Two seconds into the bubbling synth sounds of its theme song will have a child of the 1980s or ‘90s exclaiming “Reading Rainbow!”...
The Supernaturals (1986)
Nichelle Nichols is an army sergeant who leads her platoon into the woods of the deep south on a training exercise. Unfortunately, it is the site...
Taken in Broad Daylight (2009)
Every 24 hrs. after a child's been kidnapped by a stranger, chances of finding them alive diminishes to almost 100% ... The true and inspiring...
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Time's Arrow (1995)
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....
Reach for Me (2008)
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...
Star Trek: Federation Science (1992)
Produced by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (lead writer, Mark Bourne), the exhibit was originally developed to coincide with both the 25th...
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command (1992)
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...
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1994)
Your destination: the 24th century. Your mission: to voyage where few have gone before--behind the scenes of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Join...
Roots: The Gift (1988)
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...
US Against the World (1977)
This NBC Special from 1977 pitted celebrities from the worlds of film and TV in the United States against stars from the U.K. and the rest of the...
Rise of the Zombies (2012)
When zombies overrun San Francisco, a desperate group survives by locking themselves inside Alcatraz Prison. When the undead breach the island, our...
Our Friend, Martin (1999)
Two teens are sent back in time to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life.
The Jesse Owens Story (1984)
The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama...
One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story (1978)
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...
Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid (1977)
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...
Dummy (1979)
The real-life account of an illiterate, deaf-and-mute, black youth who was accused of murdering a prostitute, and the relationship that developed...
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption (1991)
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...
The Acorn People (1981)
An unemployed teacher becomes a counselor at a summer camp for severely disabled children.
Emergency Room (1983)
An ER doctor divides her time between saving lives, playing hospital politics, and juggling a love affair with a fellow doctor.
Yesterday's Target (1996)
Memory loss, separation and assassins threaten three time-travelers with special powers who are stuck in the past.
Parallel Lives (1994)
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...
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Behind the Scenes (1993)
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:...
Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool (2005)
Friends, family, co-stars and admirers of actor Steve McQueen talk about his life and his movie career.
Almos' a Man (1976)
Although Dave (LeVar Burton) and his family are poor sharecroppers in the Deep South in the 1930s, this 15-year-old's problem is shared by teenagers...
A Star Is Drawn: Rob Simone's Look Inside Comic-Con (2014)
This fast-paced Documentary was filmed inside America's biggest Comics/Film Convention and includes informative and humorous interviews with Levar...
Booker (1984)
Booker tells the true story of Booker T. Washington, who, as a young slave, dreams of learning to read and write. After the Civil War frees him,...
Firestorm: 72 Hours in Oakland (1993)
Based on the actual events of the 1991 brush fires that swept across Northern California which left countless people without homes. A rookie fire...
Star Trek: The Next Generation - electronic press kit (1987)
Original electronic press kit publicizing the long-awaited sequel to NBC’s “Star Trek”. Program distributed via first-run...
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond (1996)
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...
Lennon or McCartney (2014)
550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only....
Ali (2001)
In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an...
Grambling's White Tiger (1981)
A young white man goes to a historically black college for the chance to be the starting quarterback. There he encounters considerable resentment and...
Battered (1978)
Gritty drama of three interweaving stories of three women of various backgrounds and ages whose marriages are complicated by spouse-abuse by their...
A Special Friendship (1987)
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...
School of the Future (2016)
Researchers and educators highlight the gaps in the U.S. education system and share their visions for innovative and meaningful learning environments.
Central Park (1989)
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,...
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special (1991)
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...
40 Years of Star Trek (2006)
The Space Channel celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original STAR TREK. Produced by Mark Askwith, hosted by Jonathan Llyr and featuring...
And the Children Shall Lead (1985)
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...
Brentwood (2018)
A running feud between Star Trek actors Brent Spiner and Levar Burton is the basis for this TV comedy pilot.
Mickey's 50 (1978)
"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...
Blizzard (2003)
A young girl's aunt tells her the tale of a young ice skater and an enchanted reindeer.
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next (1988)
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...
Transformers: Rescue Bots - Rescue Family (2017)
The Rescue Bots (Chase, Heatwave, Blades and Boulder) along with their human counterparts, the Burns, are one big happy Rescue Family! Together, they...
Liberty (1986)
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.
Definition Please (2020)
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...
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Gambit (1995)
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...
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification (1995)
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...
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds (2013)
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...
Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation (2012)
Reunification: 25 Years After Star Trek – The Next Generation is a 61-minute documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary of Star Trek: The...
The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979)
Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet...
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things ... (1994)
Q returns as Capt. Picard finds himself continually shifting into the past, future, and present, and he must use that to discover a threat to...
Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990)
Eco-villains beware: Captain Planet is here to save the day! With the guidance of Gaia, five Planeteers - representing Earth, Fire, Water, Wind and...
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
Family Guy (1999)
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter...
Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
Trapper John, M.D. is an American television medical drama and spin-off of the film MASH, concerning a lovable doctor who became a mentor and father...
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new...
Boomtown (2002)
Each episode of this series, set in contemporary Los Angeles, examines one crime from many different viewpoints - uniformed cops, detectives,...
Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
Pulled to the far side of the galaxy, where the Federation is 75 years away at maximum warp speed, a Starfleet ship must cooperate with Maquis rebels...
Gargoyles (1994)
In Scotland, 994 A.D. Goliath and his clan of gargoyles defend a medieval castle. In present day, David Xanatos buys the castle and moves it to New...
Christy (1994)
Christy is an American historical fiction drama series which aired on CBS from April 1994 to August 1995, for twenty episodes. Christy was based on...
MADtv (1995)
MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The one-hour show aired Saturday nights on Fox.
The View (1997)
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro...
Roots (1977)
The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was...
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new...
The Captain and Tennille (1976)
Hosted by the chart-topping husband and wife team, this 1976-1977 television variety series features a mix of hit music and comedy.
Star Trek: Picard (2020)
Set twenty years after the events of Star Trek Nemesis, we follow the now-retired Admiral Picard into the next chapter of his life.
Batman: The Animated Series (1992)
Vowing to avenge the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out crime in Gotham City as the masked vigilante "Batman".
Tamron Hall (2019)
Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining...
Transformers: Rescue Bots (2012)
A team of specialized Autobots not quite ready for prime-time battles against the Decepticons is given a vital mission by Optimus Prime. The goal for...
Community (2009)
Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado.
Jeopardy! (1984)
America's favorite quiz show where contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must phrase their responses in...
Perception (2012)
Dr. Daniel Pierce, a neuroscientist and professor, is recruited to help the federal government crack difficult cases. His intimate knowledge of human...
Tom Swift (2022)
Tom Swift is thrust into a world of sci-fi conspiracy and unexplained phenomena after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom takes to the road...
Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Aspiring restaurateurs brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen as he puts the competitors through an intense culinary academy to prove they...
The Big Bang Theory (2007)
Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next...
The Love Boat (1977)
Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation...
The Daily Show (1996)
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
Family Guy (1999)
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter...
Reading Rainbow (1983)
Journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books. Each episode centers on a theme from a book, or other children's...
The Shuttlepod Show (2022)
Actors Connor Trinneer, Dominic Keating, and Erica LaRose explore all things Star Trek, life on Earth, and more. Join Star Trek Enterprise's...
Leverage: Redemption (2021)
The Hitter, the Hacker, the Grifter and the Thief are together again, this time with help from a new tech genius and corporate fixer, to take on a...
The Problem with Jon Stewart (2021)
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the world's problems. It's harder to pinpoint the systems responsible for creating them. In this series, Jon Stewart...
100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023)
Tracing a century of movie and TV history, these four documentary specials explore the unparalleled global impact of Warner Bros. on art, commerce,...
Houston Knights (1987)
Houston Knights is an American crime drama set in Houston, Texas. The show ran on CBS from 1987 to 1988 and had 31 episodes. The core of the show was...
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007)
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! is an American sketch comedy television series, created by and starring Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, which...
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally...
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980)
The story of the Peoples Temple led by Jim Jones and the 1978 mass suicide at Jonestown.
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are...
Carol & the End of the World (2023)
As a planetary apocalypse looms, a woman struggling to embrace end-times chaos searches for meaning in her last months on Earth.
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series.
Shatner's Raw Nerve (2008)
Shatner's Raw Nerve is a TV program on The Biography Channel. In it, William Shatner sits down with various celebrities and conducts offbeat...
Beyond the Spotlight (2020)
From the highest-grossing actor of all time, Samuel L. Jackson, alongside his Tony Award-nominated wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson to Kristen Bell,...
Explained (2018)
This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
PBS News Weekend (2013)
A summary of the day’s national and international news, using renowned experts to provide in-depth analysis. Each weekend broadcast contains...
Adventure Time (2010)
Unlikely heroes Finn and Jake are buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo. The best of friends, our heroes always find themselves in the middle...
The Ready Room (2019)
Welcome to The Ready Room. Every Thursday Wil Wheaton will sit down with members of the Star Trek: Picard cast and crew to discuss the weekly...
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009)
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes (2017)
Animated comedy set in the futuristic year of 201X, where the world is populated by video game and manga-esque characters.
Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
During the mid-22nd century, a century before Captain Kirk's five-year mission, Jonathan Archer captains the United Earth ship Enterprise during the...
Trivial Pursuit (2024)
The beloved trivia game Trivial Pursuit is reimagined in a question-packed entertainment format. Gameplay takes place on a giant version of the...
Weird City (2019)
Set in the not-too-distant future, this comedy anthology explores the issues of everyday life in the metropolis of Weird — stories that can...
The Eric Andre Show (2012)
A comedic talk show from an alternate reality featuring unstable hosts, a variety of celebrities—both real and fake—and unusual studio...
Becker (1998)
Becker is a dedicated, outspoken and talented doctor with a gruff exterior. While he tends to offend those who try to get close to him, he is...
Finding Your Roots (2012)
Noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost relatives hidden for generations within the branches of...
Futurama (1999)
The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who, after being unwittingly cryogenically frozen for one...
Deadly Games (1995)
Deadly Games is an American comedy action sci fi show that appeared on UPN as part of its 1995 season. The basic plot of the show is about video game...
The Legend of Vox Machina (2022)
They're rowdy, they're ragtag, they're misfits turned mercenaries for hire. Vox Machina is more interested in easy money and cheap ale than actually...
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
During the mid-22nd century, a century before Captain Kirk's five-year mission, Jonathan Archer captains the United Earth ship Enterprise during the...
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
Pulled to the far side of the galaxy, where the Federation is 75 years away at maximum warp speed, a Starfleet ship must cooperate with Maquis rebels...
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new...
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
Three sisters (Prue, Piper and Phoebe) reunite and unlock their powers to become the Charmed Ones, the most powerful good witches of all time, whose...
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
Harmon "Harm" Rabb Jr. is a former pilot turned lawyer working for the military's JAG (Judge Advocate General) division, the elite legal wing of...
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
Ed Deline is a strict ex-CIA officer who went from being Head of Security to becoming President of Operations of the Montecito, whose job is to run...
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
Soul Food: The Series is a television drama that aired Wednesday nights on Showtime from June 28, 2000 to May 26, 2004. Created by filmmaker George...
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
Miracle's Boys is a six-part miniseries based on the novel of the same name by Jacqueline Woodson. It was made for Noggin's nighttime block, The N,...
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
Dr. Daniel Pierce, a neuroscientist and professor, is recruited to help the federal government crack difficult cases. His intimate knowledge of human...
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
A drama about the local field office that investigates criminal cases affecting military personnel in The Big Easy, a city known for its music,...
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
Based on a true story, Scorpion is a high-octane drama about eccentric genius Walter O’Brien and his team of brilliant misfits who comprise the...
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
At Deep Space Nine, a space station located next to a wormhole in the vicinity of the liberated planet of Bajor, Commander Sisko and crew welcome...
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
Jane Tennant, the first female Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor, and her unwavering team of specialists balance duty to family and...
The Legend of Vox Machina (1970)
Journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books. Each episode centers on a theme from a book, or other children's...