Raymond Burr profile
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Raymond Burr

21st May 1917 New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Acting

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.

125 Movies 37 TV Shows 162 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

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Kingston 15th September 1976 as R.B. Kingston
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P.J. 27th March 1968 as William Orbison
Ironside poster
Ironside 28th March 1967 as Robert Ironside
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Passion 6th October 1954 as Captain Rodriguez
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M 1st March 1951 as Pottsy
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Eischied 21st September 1979 as Police Commissioner
Ironside poster
Ironside 28th March 1967 as Robert Ironside
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Climax! 7th October 1954 as Sergeant Ben Gurnick