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Raymond Burr
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.
As actor
Titans of Destruction: The Evolution of Giant Monster Movies
Godzilla Resurrection
FantastiCozzi
Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss
Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal
Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host
The Return of Ironside
Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride
Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing
Grass Roots
Delirious
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
Showdown at Williams Creek
Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen
Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter
Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception
Night of 100 Stars III
Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake
Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel
Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit