Biography
Raymond Burr
Acting
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 G…
Career works
167
Movies
126
Series
41
Career average
6.7/10
Birth date
05/21/1917
Place of birth
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Date of death
09/12/1993
Filmography highlights
Movies
Titans of Destruction: The Evolution of Giant Monster Movies
2021
Godzilla Resurrection
2018 · 10.0
FantastiCozzi
2016 · 6.0
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Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
1999 · 7.8
Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss
1993 · 7.5
Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host
1993 · 7.2
The Return of Ironside
1993 · 5.1
Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal
1993 · 7.2
Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride
1992 · 7.8
Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo
1992 · 7.2
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing
1992 · 6.9
Grass Roots
1992 · 8.0
Showdown at Williams Creek
1991 · 6.4
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
1991 · 7.3
Delirious
1991 · 5.7
Series
Perry Mason Returns
1985 · 7.5
Peter and Paul
1981 · 7.2
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
1979 · 5.9
Eischied
1979 · 7.0
Centennial
1978 · 7.7
The Bastard
1978 · 7.0
79 Park Avenue
1977 · 5.2
The Love Boat
1977 · 6.3
Kingston: Confidential
1977 · 7.0
The Captain and Tennille
1976 · 7.0
The Sonny and Cher Show
1976 · 7.1
Donny & Marie
1976 · 6.8
People's Choice Awards
1975 · 9.2
Dinah!
1974 · 7.0
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Keep US Beautiful
1973