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Star Trek | Interviews
LeVar Burton


Picture LeVar Burton
LeVar plays Geordi LaForge, the Next Generation's chief engineer. He is now producing and directing his own feature films, and has directed many episodes of Voyager. LaForge was a groundbreaking role, being one of the first disabled regulars on TV.

Military chique
  It�s not just the science community who�ve embraced Star Trek

Technobabble
  As an actor how did you cope with learning lots of very technical lines?

The acting of science
  Which of the science aspects of the show did you find were most fun for you to play with as an actor?

Pride
  Are you proud to be associated with a TV show that�s inspired so many people to take a technical science career?

Infinite diversity
  What made you a big fan?

Auditioning for Geordi
  As a fan of the initial series, what was it like when you were auditioning for Next Generation?

Loving the new Trek
  It took some time for the public to take Next Gen to their hearts.

A friendly crew
  Did Next Gen get better as you all became friends?

Group dynamics
  Patrick Stewart said the stars were shining on you as an ensemble group.

Career suicide?
  Are there any frustrations in appearing in a very long running TV series?

The movies
  How do you think the films run in parallel alongside the TV franchise?

The new movie
  So you�re looking forward to getting together with the rest of the cast?

Sexy boy
  What was it like when Patrick was described as one of the fiftiest sexies men in the world?

Do you miss the series?
  How did you feel about other crews taking your space?

Enterprise
  Are you looking forward to the new series, Enterprise? How do you think that�s shaping up now?

VISOR Pain
  What�s it like acting with a VISOR?

Killer costumes
  Patrick Stewart said the original costumes caused you all lots of pain, is that true?

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