Raymond Burr
Birthday: 1917-05-21
Place of Birth: 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.
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Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing
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M
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Survival of Spaceship Earth
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New Mexico
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Kingston
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Mallory: Circumstantial Evidence
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Showdown at Williams Creek
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Night of 100 Stars III
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy....
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A Star Shall Rise
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Love's Savage Fury
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A Man Alone
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Secret of Treasure Mountain
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Grass Roots
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Thunder Pass
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The Greer Case
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Godzilla
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Fort Algiers
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Without Reservations
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Ironside
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Portrait: A Man Whose Name Was John
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The Return
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Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
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FantastiCozzi
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The Night the City Screamed
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Aliens from Spaceship Earth
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A Star Is Born World Premiere
Live television broadcast of the world premiere. Described by various participants as the biggest wo...
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The Return of Ironside
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The Jordan Chance
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The House Without a Name
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Interrupted Morning
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The Priest Killer
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The Immortal City
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Godzilla Resurrection
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When Sally Fell
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Titans of Destruction: The Evolution of Giant Monster Movies
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