Raymond Burr
Acting
Born 1917-05-21
Died 1993-09-12
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
167 credits
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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.
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Filmography
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Perry Mason
The Love Boat
Ironside
Dragnet
What's My Line?
The Red Skelton Show
Climax!
Four Star Playhouse
The Oscars
Rear Window
Dinah!
People's Choice Awards
The Bob Hope Show
The Jack Benny Program
The Ford Television Theatre
The Ed Sullivan Show
It Takes a Thief
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Tales of Tomorrow
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Airplane II: The Sequel
Lux Video Theatre
Centennial
The Flip Wilson Show
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
Donny & Marie
Love Happy
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
The Sonny and Cher Show
Chevron Theatre
Mr. & Mrs. North
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
The Captain and Tennille
Perry Mason Returns
The Emmy Awards
A Place in the Sun
The Bastard
Peter and Paul
The Don Knotts Show
Sleep, My Love
Eischied
Godzilla
Black Magic
79 Park Avenue
His Kind of Woman
Godzilla 1985
Passion
Adventures of Don Juan
Raw Deal
Kingston: Confidential
The Blue Gardenia
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
The Return
A Man Alone
Night of 100 Stars III
Great Day in the Morning
FantastiCozzi
Gorilla at Large
The Priest Killer
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