
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.

Perry Mason
TV • 1957

The Love Boat
TV • 1977

Ironside
TV • 1967

The Red Skelton Show
TV • 1951

The Red Skelton Show
TV • 1951

Dragnet
TV • 1951

Climax!
TV • 1954

Climax!
TV • 1954

Climax!
TV • 1954

What's My Line?
TV • 1950

Dinah!
TV • 1974

The Oscars
TV • 1953

People's Choice Awards
TV • 1975

The Ed Sullivan Show
TV • 1948

The Bob Hope Show
TV • 1950

The 20th Century Fox Hour
TV • 1955

The Ford Television Theatre
TV • 1952

It Takes a Thief
TV • 1968