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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.
Did LeVar Burton star along with anyone famous?
LeVar Burton starred with John Amos, Ben Vereen, Louis Gossett Jr., Olivia Cole and others on Roots.
What else did LeVar Burton star in besides Roots?
LeVar Burton accepted an invitation to host Rebop, a multicultural series designed for young people ages 9–15, produced by WGBH for PBS.
Did LeVar Burton win any awards with any early roles?
LaVar Burton won the 1980 Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture.

Question: Did he do other things besides acting?
Self-contained rewrite: Did LeVar Burton do other things besides acting?