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.
1957 • TV
1977 • TV
1967 • TV
1951 • TV
1985 • Movie
1954 • Movie
as Steven Martin
as Lars Thorwald
as Narrator (voice)
as Burke
as Harold Loftus
as Jeff Torrance
as Capitão Alvarez
as Steve Loomis
as Krebs
as Jaime Coltos
as Walt Radak
as Alexandre Dumas, Jr.
as Dr. Brean
as Judge D.C. Simonton
as Detective Sergeant Strake
as Alphonse Zoto
as Nick Cherney
as MacDonald
as Cord Hardin
as Kerric
Writer
as Perry Mason
271 episodes
as Malcolm Dwyer
2 episodes
as Robert Ironside
191 episodes
as Man in Bathroom Mirror (uncredited)
1 episodes
as Rick Santy
1 episodes
as Lieutenant Shea
1 episodes
as Philip Moran
1 episodes
as Sergeant Ben Gurnick
1 episodes
as Self - Mystery Guest
1 episodes
1 episodes
as Self
1 episodes
as Gonzales
1 episodes
as Self
1 episodes
as Self
2 episodes
as Self
1 episodes
as Self
1 episodes
as SIA Bureau Chief
1 episodes
as Major Tetley
1 episodes
as Red Lefwick
1 episodes
as James Clark
12 episodes
Director
