Cast: LeVar Burton
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring LeVar Burton. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 30
Star Trek, the Next Generation: The Best of Both Worlds (TV)
1990 · Movie · 86 min. · United States
Direction Cliff Bole
Cast Patrick Stewart · Jonathan Frakes · LeVar Burton · Michael Dorn
Synopsis Star Trek, the Next Generation: The Best of Both Worlds (TV) (1990) follows the dramatic events that unfold when Admiral J. P. Hanson joins the crew of the Enterprise to probe the destruction of a Federation colony, with suspicions pointing...
7.4
208 votes
7.4
208 votes
Roots (TV Miniseries)
1977 · Series · 573 min. · United States
Direction Marvin J. Chomsky · John Erman · David Greene · Gilbert Moses
Cast Todd Bridges · Robert Reed · John Amos · Madge Sinclair
Synopsis Roots (TV Miniseries) (1977) chronicles the harrowing journey of Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton), a young man forcibly taken from his African homeland in the 18th century and subjected to the brutal conditions of slavery in America. This epic tale spans...
7.3
3K votes
7.3
3K votes
Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)
1987 · Series · 45 min. · United States
Direction Gene Roddenberry · Cliff Bole · Les Landau · Winrich Kolbe
Cast Patrick Stewart · Jonathan Frakes · LeVar Burton · Marina Sirtis
Synopsis Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series) (1987) spans 176 episodes across eight seasons, from 1987 to 1994. The narrative unfolds in the 24th century, long after the exploits of the original crew of the starship Enterprise. This sequel series...
7.0
2K votes
7.0
2K votes
Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool (TV)
2005 · Documentary · 87 min. · United States
Direction Mimi Freedman
Cast Martin Landau · Hillard Elkins · Lawrence Kasdan · Eli Wallach
Synopsis Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool (TV) (2005) delves into the captivating journey of the legendary actor Steve McQueen, marking the 75th anniversary of his birth. This documentary offers an in-depth exploration of his remarkable career, personal life, and enduring...
6.8
157 votes
6.8
157 votes
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
1977 · Movie · 135 min. · United States
Direction Richard Brooks
Cast Diane Keaton · Tom Berenger · Tuesday Weld · William Atherton
Synopsis Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) follows Theresa Dunn (Diane Keaton), a compassionate elementary school teacher who embraces a starkly different lifestyle after dark. Breaking free from the emotional constraints of her troubled upbringing, she dives into the seemingly liberated scene...
6.7
897 votes
6.7
897 votes
Star Trek: First Contact
1996 · Movie · 111 min. · United States
Direction Jonathan Frakes
Cast Patrick Stewart · Jonathan Frakes · Brent Spiner · LeVar Burton
Synopsis Star Trek: First Contact (1996) is set in the 24th century, where the newly launched Enterprise-E, under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, is instructed to avoid involvement in a battle between a Borg Cube and Federation vessels. Picard, however,...
6.5
5K votes
6.5
5K votes
Roots: The Gift (TV)
1988 · Movie · 100 min. · United States
Direction Kevin Hooks
Cast Louis Gossett Jr. · LeVar Burton · Avery Brooks · Kate Mulgrew
Synopsis Roots: The Gift (TV) (1988) follows the return of beloved characters Kunta Kinte and Fiddler from the original series. In this standalone film, the duo joins their master on a journey to another plantation during the festive Christmas season. Along...
6.4
51 votes
6.4
51 votes
Becker (TV Series)
1998 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Dave Hackel · Andy Ackerman · Ken Levine · Darryl Bates
Cast Ted Danson · Hattie Winston · Shawnee Smith · Alex Désert
Synopsis Becker (TV Series) (1998) is a medical comedy-drama that aired from 1998 to 2004, featuring Ted Danson as the lead character, Dr. John Becker. Dr. Becker is a highly skilled and committed physician practicing in the Bronx, New York. Known...
6.3
3K votes
6.3
3K votes
Star Trek Generations
1994 · Movie · 118 min. · United States
Direction David Carson
Cast Patrick Stewart · Jonathan Frakes · Brent Spiner · LeVar Burton
Synopsis Star Trek Generations (1994) commences in the late 23rd century, as the inaugural voyage of the third Starship Enterprise (NCC-1701-B) is marred by the presence of notable figures like Pavel Chekov, Montgomery Scott, and the iconic Captain James T. Kirk....
5.8
4K votes
5.8
4K votes
The Hunter
1980 · Movie · 97 min. · United States
Direction Buzz Kulik
Cast Steve McQueen · Eli Wallach · Kathryn Harrold · LeVar Burton
Synopsis The Hunter (1980) is a captivating film that serves as a poignant farewell to the legendary Steve McQueen's on-screen presence. McQueen embodies the role of Ralph "Papa" Thorson, a genuine bounty hunter known for his extraordinary career of capturing over...
5.8
1K votes
5.8
1K votes
Perception (TV Series)
2012 · Series · 43 min. · United States
Direction Kenneth Biller · Deran Sarafian · Christopher Misiano · Alan Poul
Cast Eric McCormack · Rachael Leigh Cook · Arjay Smith · Kelly Rowan
Synopsis Perception (TV Series) (2012) follows the journey of Dr. Daniel Pierce, a brilliant yet unconventional neuroscientist who lends his distinctive perspective to assist federal authorities in unraveling intricate criminal mysteries. The series, which aired from 2012 to 2015, delves into...
5.7
616 votes
5.7
616 votes
Star Trek: Nemesis
2002 · Movie · 116 min. · United States
Direction Stuart Baird
Cast Patrick Stewart · Jonathan Frakes · Brent Spiner · LeVar Burton
Synopsis Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) follows the crew of the Enterprise as they embark on a mission near the neutral zone in Romulan territory while en route to Commander Riker and Counselor Troi's wedding celebration. They encounter a prototype android, B-4,...
5.6
4K votes
5.6
4K votes
Star Trek: Insurrection
1998 · Movie · 103 min. · United States
Direction Jonathan Frakes
Cast Patrick Stewart · Jonathan Frakes · Brent Spiner · LeVar Burton
Synopsis Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) follows the crew of the Enterprise as they are summoned by Admiral Dougherty to address a sudden and violent attack on a Federation outpost by Data, the android. Upon investigation, Captain Picard uncovers a clandestine operation...
5.5
3K votes
5.5
3K votes
The Midnight Hour (TV)
1985 · Movie · 97 min. · United States
Direction Jack Bender
Cast Shari Belafonte · LeVar Burton · Jonelle Allen · Jonna Lee
Synopsis The Midnight Hour (TV) (1985) follows a group of friends—Phil, Mitch, Vinnie, Mary, and Melissa—who inadvertently awaken Melissa's distant ancestor, Lucinda, a powerful witch. Lucinda, seeking vengeance, resurrects the deceased to carry out her malevolent plans. The friends find an...
5.3
222 votes
5.3
222 votes
Weird City (TV Series)
2019 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Jordan Peele · Charlie Sanders · Adam Bernstein · Amy Heckerling
Cast Laverne Cox · Rosario Dawson · Emily Kosloski · Pam Murphy
Synopsis Weird City (TV Series) (2019) is a satirical anthology series co-written by Peele and Sanders, set in a near-future metropolis called Weird. The city is starkly divided into two distinct sections: Above the Line, inhabited by the affluent, and Below...
5.0
87 votes
5.0
87 votes
Rise of the Zombies (TV)
2012 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Nick Lyon
Cast Mariel Hemingway · Ethan Suplee · LeVar Burton · Danny Trejo
Synopsis Rise of the Zombies (TV) (2012) follows a group of survivors who, in the face of a zombie apocalypse, take refuge in the seemingly secure Alcatraz Prison. However, their sanctuary is short-lived as the undead manage to infiltrate the island....
4.5
252 votes
4.5
252 votes
The Jensen Project (TV)
2010 · Movie · 95 min. · United States
Direction Douglas Barr
Cast Kellie Martin · David Andrews · Deena Aziz · LeVar Burton
Synopsis The Jensen Project (TV) (2010) follows Claire and Matt Thompson as they return to a clandestine enclave after a prolonged absence of 16 years. This hidden society, known for its brilliance, is dedicated to tackling the world's most formidable challenges...
4.4
26 votes
4.4
26 votes
The Supernaturals
1986 · Movie · 91 min. · United States
Direction Armand Mastroianni
Cast Bobby Di Cicco · Bradford Bancroft · LeVar Burton · Maxwell Caulfield
Synopsis The Supernaturals (1986) follows the story of an army sergeant, portrayed by Nichelle Nichols, who guides her platoon into the dense woods of the deep South for a training mission. Unbeknownst to them, the area is haunted by a dark...
4.1
23 votes
4.1
23 votes
Taken in Broad Daylight (TV)
2009 · Movie · 87 min. · Canada
Direction Gary Yates
Cast Sara Canning · James Van Der Beek · Diana Reis · LeVar Burton
Synopsis Taken in Broad Daylight (TV) (2009) chronicles the harrowing yet uplifting true tale of Anne Sluti, a teenager who was abducted and endured a terrifying ordeal. Through her cunning and resilience, Anne manages to outwit her captor, orchestrate her own...
3.6
178 votes
3.6
178 votes
Journey's End: The Saga of Star Trek - The Next Generation (TV)
1994 · Documentary · 45 min. · United States
Direction Donald R. Beck
Cast Jonathan Frakes · Patrick Stewart · Denise Crosby · LeVar Burton
Synopsis Journey's End: The Saga of Star Trek - The Next Generation (TV) (1994) offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes exploration of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" as it approaches its conclusion. The documentary delves into the rich history of the series, providing...
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