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What were some of LeVar Burton's earliest works?
LeVar Burton made his film acting debut in 1977 when he played Kunta Kinte in the ABC award-winning drama series Roots.
Was LeVar Burton successful in the role as Kunta Kinte?
As a result of LeVar Burton's performance, he was nominated for the Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama Series.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article on LeVar Burton?
LeVar Burton serves on the board of directors for the AIDS Research Alliance, a non-profit, medical research organization dedicated to finding a cure for AIDS.

Question: Did he star along with anyone famous?
Self-contained rewrite: Did LeVar Burton star along with anyone famous?