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.
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Who is Raymond Burr?+
Raymond Burr was a prolific Canadian-American actor who gained immense recognition for his long-running television leads and a diverse career as a Hollywood character actor.
What is Raymond Burr known for?+
He is primarily known for portraying the titular defense attorney in the series Perry Mason and the wheelchair-bound detective in the drama Ironside, along with notable film appearances in Rear Window and Godzilla.
What kind of roles did Raymond Burr play?+
Early in his film career, he frequently played villains in various thrillers and noirs, which eventually led to his casting as the authoritative, commanding protagonists of 1950s and 60s television.
