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Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr
From the film Please Murder Me (1956)
Personal information
Birth nameRaymond William Stacey Burr
Birth dateMay 21, 1917
Place of birthNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Date of deathSeptember 12, 1993(age 76)
Death placeHealdsburg, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1940 � 93
Spouse-Isabella Ward-1948-1952

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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 widely 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.


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