Raymond Burr
Acting
Born 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.
Filmography
Titans of Destruction: The Evolution of Giant Monster Movies
Sep 28, 2021
Godzilla Resurrection
Dec 13, 2018
FantastiCozzi
May 21, 2016
Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss
Nov 29, 1993
Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host
May 21, 1993
The Return of Ironside
May 4, 1993
Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal
Feb 19, 1993
Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride
Oct 30, 1992
Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo
May 5, 1992
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing
Mar 1, 1992
Grass Roots
Feb 24, 1992
Showdown at Williams Creek
Oct 31, 1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
Sep 24, 1991
Delirious
Aug 9, 1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin
May 14, 1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
Feb 11, 1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
Jan 6, 1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter
Sep 30, 1990
Night of 100 Stars III
May 21, 1990
Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
May 20, 1990
Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception
Mar 11, 1990
Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen
Jan 21, 1990
Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin
Nov 9, 1989
Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder
Apr 9, 1989
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
Feb 12, 1989
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake
May 15, 1988
Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace
Feb 28, 1988
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel
Nov 15, 1987
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
Oct 4, 1987
Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit
May 24, 1987