LeVar Burton, Drew Powell and Ernie Hudson are this week’s guests for the Life of Dad Show Remix.
This episode of The Life of Dad Show Remix takes a look at three dads who are great actors, but even better dads. We talk with LeVar Burton, Drew Powell and Ernie Hudson. These interviews were from previous episodes of The Life of Dad Show and highlights their conversations on fatherhood. Leave a review on iTunes or wherever you download the podcast for a chance to win a Life of Dad prize pack!
LeVar Burton
As a kid one of my favorite shows growing up was Reading Rainbow. Whether I was watching the program at home or in school, Reading Rainbow got me excited about reading. One reason that I loved the show was because of the host LeVar Burton. His passion and love for reading was contagious. My classmates and I couldn’t wait to learn about a new book that he presented on the show.
Besides Reading Rainbow LeVar is an outstanding actor, producer, and director. From films and shows like Roots, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and shows now like Perception Burton is always busy. I had the great pleasure of chatting with LeVar about fatherhood.
Follow LeVar on Twitter at @LeVarBurton
Drew Powell
Drew grew up in Lebanon, Indiana, outside of Indianapolis. As he got older he was active in the theatre department, and wrote and performed in campus television shows and student films. After graduation, Drew moved to Los Angeles. His first television appearance was a small co-starring role in the hit television series Malcolm in the Middle.
Most recently Drew starred in the hit series Gotham on FOX. He played the character of Butch Gilzean, who became a fan favorite on the show. Drew lives with his wife Veronica, son Leo and dog Elsie in Los Angeles.
Follow Drew on Twitter at @theDrewPowell
Ernie Hudson
Ernie Hudson is one of the most sought-after actors with an impressive list of credits and awards whose body of work has diverse range. He is a beloved star in film, television and stage, long considered one of Hollywood’s iconic working actors.
In his early years, Hudson served in the Marine Corps and then moved to Detroit, Michigan. He became the resident playwright at Concept East, the oldest black theatre company in the U.S. He established the Actors’ Ensemble Theatre where he and other talented young black writers directed and appeared in their own works. Later, he enrolled and subsequently graduated from the Yale School of Drama.
Hudson first met Ivan Reitman on Spacehunters. It wasn’t long before he was asked to join Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd and Harold Ramis in the 1984 feature film Ghostbusters gained fame playing ‘Winston Zeddemore.’ The 1989 sequel, Ghostbusters 2, cemented his stardom as both films ultimately became two absolute fan favorite blockbuster films.
Follow Ernie on Twitter at @Ernie_Hudson.
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