About
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...
Known for
The Love BoatSeries • 1977
Perry MasonSeries • 1957
IronsideSeries • 1967
DragnetSeries • 1951
Four Star PlayhouseSeries • 1952
Climax!Series • 1954
The Jack Benny ProgramSeries • 1950
The Ford Television TheatreSeries • 1952
The 20th Century Fox HourSeries • 1955
It Takes a ThiefSeries • 1968
Rear WindowMovie • 1954
Lux Video TheatreSeries • 1950
Tales of TomorrowSeries • 1951
Mr. & Mrs. NorthSeries • 1952
CentennialSeries • 1978
The Bold Ones: The New DoctorsSeries • 1969
The Misadventures of Sheriff LoboSeries • 1979
Airplane II: The SequelMovie • 1982
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!Movie • 1956
Love HappyMovie • 1949
A Place in the SunMovie • 1951
Adventures of Don JuanMovie • 1948
Out of the BlueMovie • 1981
DeliriousMovie • 1991