Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1917-05-21
Day of Death
1993-09-12
Place of Birth
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Raymond Burr
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.
Filmography (125)
Titans of Destruction: The Evolution of Giant Monster Movies
2021
Godzilla Resurrection
2018
FantastiCozzi
2016Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
1999
Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss
1993
Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host
1993
The Return of Ironside
1993
Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal
1993
Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride
1992
Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo
1992
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing
1992
Grass Roots
1992
Showdown at Williams Creek
1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
1991
