Acting
Raymond Burr
1917-05-21 · New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Raymond William Stacey Burr (May 21, 1917 – September 12, 1993) was a Canadian actor, primarily known for his title roles in the television dramas Perry Mason and Ironside. His early acting career included roles on Broadway, radio, television and in film, usually as the villain. He won two Emmy Awards in 1959 and 1961 for the role of Perry Mason, which he played for nine seasons between 1957 and 1966. His second hit series, Ironside, earned him six Emmy nominations, and two Golden Globe nominations. He is also known for his role as Steve Martin in both Godzilla, King of the Monsters! and Godzilla 1985. In addition to acting, Burr owned an orchid business and had begun to grow a vineyard. He was a collector of wines and art, and was very fond of cooking. After his death from cancer in 1993, Burr's personal life came into question as details of his known biography appeared to be unverifiable. Gradually, it was revealed that Burr had possibly contrived a life story that hid his homosexuality.
Known for
Rear Window
Airplane II: The Sequel
A Place in the Sun
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Godzilla 1985
The Love Boat
Delirious
Perry Mason
The Return
Raw Deal
Out of the Blue
The Blue Gardenia
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Pitfall
The Oscars
His Kind of Woman
Movie credits · 126
Titans of Destruction: The Evolution of Giant Monster Movies
Godzilla Resurrection
FantastiCozzi
Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss
Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host
The Return of Ironside
Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal
Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride
Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing
Grass Roots
Showdown at Williams Creek
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
Delirious
Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter
Night of 100 Stars III
Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception
Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen
Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin
Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake
Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love
Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star
Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun
Perry Mason Returns
Godzilla 1985
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Airplane II: The Sequel
Out of the Blue
The Night the City Screamed
TV credits · 41
Perry Mason Returns
Peter and Paul
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
Eischied
Centennial
The Bastard
79 Park Avenue
The Love Boat
Kingston: Confidential
The Captain and Tennille
The Sonny and Cher Show
Donny & Marie
People's Choice Awards
Dinah!
Keep US Beautiful
The Flip Wilson Show
The Don Knotts Show
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show
It Takes a Thief
Ironside
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Perry Mason
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Climax!
The Oscars
Mr. & Mrs. North
The Ford Television Theatre
Four Star Playhouse
Chevron Theatre
Dragnet
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
The Red Skelton Show
Tales of Tomorrow
The Jack Benny Program
Lux Video Theatre
The Bob Hope Show
What's My Line?
The Emmy Awards
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