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LeVar Burton: Patrick Stewart Was the 'Silliest' Knight
10 Nov
Summary
- LeVar Burton fondly recalled Patrick Stewart's playful and silly nature.
- Stewart's humor emerged through his "silly" performances and cast interactions.
- The Star Trek: TNG family considered themselves close and shared fun times.
LeVar Burton recently paid tribute to his Star Trek: The Next Generation captain, Patrick Stewart, remembering him as "the silliest" among knights and dames. Stewart, who passed away at 86 on October 28, 2026, was celebrated globally for his iconic roles, including Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier. Burton shared that Stewart's legendary humor was coaxed out by the TNG cast, who became a close-knit family over four decades.
Initially a serious Shakespearean actor, Stewart gradually embraced the cast's playful antics, resulting in many blooper reels. This "silly" side was also evident in his work on shows like The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live. Even when he initially opted for a new cast in Star Trek: Picard, he later reunited with his TNG family for season 3, reliving their shared fun.
Though the TNG family is now "one fewer" with Stewart's loss, their bond remains strong. Burton highlighted Stewart's remarkable ability to balance profound artistry with a deeply playful spirit, a facet often overlooked by fans who primarily saw his dramatic gravitas.
