Raymond Burr
Known For
Acting
Born
1917-05-21 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Died
1993-09-12
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.
Most Known For
Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
The Love Boat
as Malcolm Dwyer
What's My Line?
as Self - Mystery Guest
Ironside
as Robert Ironside
The Red Skelton Show
as Man in Bathroom Mirror (uncredited)
The Red Skelton Show
as Rick Santy
Climax!
as Lieutenant Shea
Climax!
as Philip Moran
Climax!
as Sergeant Ben Gurnick
The Oscars
as Self
Dragnet
Four Star Playhouse
as Gonzales
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
The Bob Hope Show
as Self
Dinah!
as Self
It Takes a Thief
as SIA Bureau Chief
People's Choice Awards
as Self
The Ford Television Theatre
as Red Lefwick
Rear Window
as Lars Thorwald
Donny & Marie
as Self