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Raymond Burr
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
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 ea…
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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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2021
Titans of Destruction: The Evolution of Giant Monster Movies
Movie Self - (archive footage)
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2018
Godzilla Resurrection
Movie Steve Martin
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2016
FantastiCozzi
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1999
Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1993
Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss
Movie Perry Mason
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1993
Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host
Movie Perry Mason
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1993
The Return of Ironside
Movie Robert T. Dacier
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1993
Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal
Movie Perry Mason
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1992
Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride
Movie Perry Mason
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1992
Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo
Movie Perry Mason
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1992
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing
Movie Perry Mason
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1992
Grass Roots
Movie Judge Boggs
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1991
Showdown at Williams Creek
Movie The Judge
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1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
Movie Perry Mason
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1991
Delirious
Movie Carter Hedison
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1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin
Movie Perry Mason
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1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
Movie Perry Mason
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1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
Movie Perry Mason
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1990
Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter
Movie Perry Mason
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1990
Night of 100 Stars III
Movie Self
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1990
Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
Movie Perry Mason
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1990
Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception
Movie Perry Mason
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1990
Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen
Movie Perry Mason
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1989
Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin
Movie Perry Mason
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1989
Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder
Movie Perry Mason
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1989
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
Movie Perry Mason
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1988
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake
Movie Perry Mason
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1988
Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace
Movie Perry Mason
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1987
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel
Movie Perry Mason
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1987
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
Movie Perry Mason
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1987
Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit
Movie Perry Mason
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1987
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love
Movie Perry Mason
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1986
Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star
Movie Perry Mason
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1986
Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun
Movie Perry Mason
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1985
Perry Mason Returns
Movie Perry Mason
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1985
Godzilla 1985
Movie Steven Martin
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1985
Perry Mason Returns
TV show Perry Mason
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1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Movie Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1982
Airplane II: The Sequel
Movie Judge D.C. Simonton
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1981
Out of the Blue
Movie Dr. Brean
