
Raymond Burr
- Date of Birth: 1917-05-21
- Date of Death: 1993-09-12
- Place of Birth: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Biography
Raymond William Stacey Burr 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, tele... Raymond William Stacey Burr 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.

Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
Documentary • 1999 January

The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Comedy, Music, TV Movie • 1968 December

Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
Mystery, Drama, Crime, TV Movie • 1991 September

The Red Skelton Show
Comedy, Talk, Family • 1951 September

The Red Skelton Show
Comedy, Talk, Family • 1951 September

The Ford Television Theatre
• 1952 October

Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal
Drama, Mystery, Crime, TV Movie • 1993 February

Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin
Drama, Thriller, Crime • 1991 May

Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
Drama, Mystery, Crime, TV Movie • 1990 May

A Place in the Sun
Drama, Romance, Crime • 1951 June