Levar was brought down in this world on 16th February 7. He had chosen his profession as an actor, director, and television host. Cap Jackson, Mr. Goodbaar, Donald Land, and many more characters are his roles. He has done many functions, such as Kunta Kinte in the ABC series, known as ROOTS. The series got released in the year 1977. He did many films such as The Next Generation Geordi La Forge and Reading Rainbow. He had also received numerous and prestigious awards for the collection of his awards section for his work.

Early Life

Levar was born with Levardis Robert Martyn Burton Jr. He was taken down on this earth on Landstuhl, present in West Germany. His parent’s profession was very significant, and his mother was a social worker as his father was working with the US military. He had a twin sister also, which was raised by his mother. He was hoisted as the Roman Catholic. When he was in his teenage years, he became a priest in the St.Pius XX Minor Seminary, present in the Galt, California. He had done his schooling at the local school and graduated from Southern California. He changed his perception from being a devotee to an actor. He had put his feet into his first film, known as Roots.

Career

He debuted in the film “The Man Who Was Almost a Man.” The film prevailed on Richard Wright. He was starred along with MADGE SINCLAIR. He got his most promising work in series such as Roots. It was based on the novel of Alex Haley. In that series, he okayed the character of Kunta. For his brilliant performance, He was also nominated for the Emmy Award. He was nominated for Outstanding Actor. Then in the year 1983, he was the producer of the show, which was named Reading Rainbow. Besides acting, he was also seen in the guest appearance in films such as Muppet Show or The Muppet Movie. He had also appeared in the music video, which was named “WORD UP.” He had also played the Journalist’s role in the third season, “MURDER, SHE WROTE.” Besides acting, he was a THea famous director; in his direction, the movie got released, such as Charmed, Jag, Las Vegas, The Tiger Woods Story, and many more. For his leadership of a blizzard which got released in the year 2003. He got the BEST OF FEST AWARD award from the Chicago International Children Film festival. He was also the prime member of the Directors Guild of America.

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Personal Life

He got hitched with Stephanie Cozart. He was blessed with three children Eian, Michaela. Currently, they are residing in Sherman Oaks, which is present in California.

Net Worth

He holds a total net worth of $6 million, which he got from his acting and directing career. He is also a great writer and has written many books.