Raymond Burr
Acting
Born: 1917-05-21 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
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
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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Perry Mason
Perry Mason
The Love Boat
Malcolm Dwyer
Ironside
Robert Ironside
Dragnet
Deputy Chief Thad Brown
Four Star Playhouse
Gonzales
The Red Skelton Show
Man in Bathroom Mirror (uncredited)
The Red Skelton Show
Rick Santy
The Red Skelton Show
King Richard
The Red Skelton Show
DA George Goodguy
The Red Skelton Show
The Devil
Climax!
Lieutenant Shea
Climax!
Philip Moran
Climax!
Sergeant Ben Gurnick
What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest
The Ford Television Theatre
Red Lefwick
The Ford Television Theatre
Robert Drayton
People's Choice Awards
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The Ed Sullivan Show
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Rear Window
Lars Thorwald
Dinah!
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The Bob Hope Show
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The Jack Benny Program
Perry Mason
The Jack Benny Program
Raymond Burr /Maj. Larson
The Oscars
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Tales of Tomorrow
The Flip Wilson Show
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The 20th Century Fox Hour
Major Tetley
It Takes a Thief
SIA Bureau Chief
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
The Godfather
The Sonny and Cher Show
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Mr. & Mrs. North
Charles
Lux Video Theatre
Donny & Marie
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The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
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Centennial
Herman Bockweiss
Airplane II: The Sequel
Judge D.C. Simonton