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Raymond Burr

Profession
Acting
Born
May 21, 1917 · New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Died
September 12, 1993

Biography

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 poster
Rear Window
Film · 1954 · ★ 8.3
Airplane II: The Sequel poster
Airplane II: The Sequel
Film · 1982 · ★ 6.1
A Place in the Sun poster
A Place in the Sun
Film · 1951 · ★ 7.3
Godzilla, King of the Monsters! poster
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Film · 1956 · ★ 6.5
Godzilla 1985 poster
Godzilla 1985
Film · 1985 · ★ 6.8
The Love Boat poster
The Love Boat
Series · 1977 · ★ 6.2
Delirious poster
Delirious
Film · 1991 · ★ 5.7
Perry Mason poster
Perry Mason
Series · 1957 · ★ 7.7
The Return poster
The Return
Film · 1980 · ★ 5.9
Raw Deal poster
Raw Deal
Film · 1948 · ★ 6.7
The Blue Gardenia poster
The Blue Gardenia
Film · 1953 · ★ 6.5
Out of the Blue poster
Out of the Blue
Film · 1981 · ★ 7.0

Filmography