African American actor LeVar Burton was a 19-year-old UCLA drama student when he was catapulted into international fame. On January 23, 1977, Burton made his professional debut as young Kunta Kinte, the protagonist of the classic TV miniseries Roots. Read Full Biography
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For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots
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Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
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Taken in Broad Daylight
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Reach for Me
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Rwanda Rising
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Miracle's Boys
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The N Word
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Blizzard
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Star Trek: Nemesis
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Ali
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Looking for Mr. Goodbar
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Dancing in September
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Smart House
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Trekkies
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Star Trek: Insurrection
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Tiger Woods: Son, Hero & Champion
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Star Trek: First Contact
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Parallel Lives
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Star Trek: Generations
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Poetry Hall of Fame, Vol. One
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Captain Planet and the Planeteers: Deadly Waters
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The Bionic Bunny Show
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Whispers on the Wind
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Roots: The Gift
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
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| 2003 | Genie Awards | Best Song | Blizzard | Nominated |
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