Raymond Burr
Actor, Writer, Director
May 21, 1917 — September 12, 1993 (76 years)
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.
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.
Movies & Shows on Plex
Known For
Filmography
| 2024 | Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail · as Lars Thorwald In Rear Window |
| 2018 | Godzilla Resurrection · as Steve Martin |
| 2016 | FantastiCozzi · as (archive Footage) |
| 1999 | Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On · as Ironside |
| 1993 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss · as Perry Mason |
| 1993 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host · as Perry Mason |
| 1993 | The Return of Ironside · as Robert T. Dacier |
| 1993 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal · as Perry Mason |
| 1992 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride · as Perry Mason |
| 1992 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo · as Perry Mason |
| 1992 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing · as Perry Mason |
| 1992 | Grass Roots · as Judge Boggs |
| 1991 | Showdown at Williams Creek · as The Judge |
| 1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion · as Perry Mason |
| 1991 | Delirious · as Carter HedisonOn Plex |
| 1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin · as Perry Mason |
| 1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster · as Perry Mason |
| 1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter · as Perry Mason |
| 1990 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter · as Perry Mason |
| 1990 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer · as Perry Mason |
| 1990 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception · as Perry Mason |
| 1990 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen · as Perry Mason |
| 1989 | Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin · as Perry Mason |
| 1989 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder · as Perry Mason |
| 1989 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson · as Perry Mason |
| 1988 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake · as Perry Mason |
| 1988 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace · as Perry Mason |
| 1987 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel · as Perry Mason |
| 1987 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam · as Perry Mason |
| 1987 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit · as Perry Mason |
| 1987 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love · as Perry Mason |
| 1986 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star · as Perry Mason |
| 1986 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun · as Perry Mason |
| 1985 | Perry Mason Returns · as Perry Mason |
| 1985 | Godzilla 1985 · as Steven Martin |
| 1985 | Perry Mason Returns · as Perry Mason |
| 1982 | Airplane II: The Sequel · as Judge D.c. Simonton |
| 1981 | Peter and Paul · as Herod Agrippa I |
| 1981 | Peter and Paul · as Herod Agrippa I |
| 1980 | The Night the City Screamed · as The Mayor |
| 1980 | The Curse of King Tut's Tomb · as Jonash SabastianOn Plex |
| 1980 | Out of the Blue · as Dr. Brean |
| 1980 | The Return · as Dr. KramerOn Plex |
| 1979 | Disaster on the Coastliner · as Estes Hill |
| 1979 | Eischied · as Police Commissioner |
| 1979 | The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo · as The Godfather |
| 1979 | Love's Savage Fury · as Lyle Taggart, Sr. |
| 1979 | The Wild West · as Cast |
| 1978 | Centennial · as James Clark |
| 1978 | The Bastard · as Narrator (voice) |
| 1978 | Tomorrow Never Comes · as Burke |
| 1977 | 79 Park Avenue · as Armand Perfido |
| 1977 | The Love Boat · as Malcolm Dwyer |
| 1977 | Godzilla · as Steve Martin |
| 1976 | Mallory: Circumstantial Evidence · as Arthur Mallory |
| 1973 | Portrait: A Man Whose Name Was John · as Angelo Roncalli, Pope John Xxiii |
| 1969 | The Bold Ones: The New Doctors · as Robert T. Ironside |
| 1968 | It Takes a Thief · as Sia Bureau Chief |
| 1967 | P.J. · as William Orbison |
| 1967 | Ironside · as Robert Ironside |
| 1967 | Ironside · as Robert Ironside |
| 1966 | The Jean Arthur Show · as Guest Cameo |
| 1960 | Joyful Hour · as Roman Guard |
| 1960 | Desire in the Dust · as Col. Ben Marquand |
| 1957 | Affair in Havana · as Mallabee |
| 1957 | Perry Mason · as Perry Mason |
| 1957 | Godzilla · as Steve Martin |
| 1956 | Crime of Passion · as Inspector Tony Pope |
| 1956 | The Brass Legend · as Tris Hatten |
| 1956 | Ride the High Iron · as Ziggy Moline |
| 1956 | Playhouse 90 · as Charles Bent |
| 1956 | A Cry in the Night · as Harold Loftus |
| 1956 | Secret of Treasure Mountain · as Cash Larsen |
| 1956 | Godzilla: King of the Monsters! · as Steve Martin |
| 1956 | Great Day in the Morning · as Jumbo Means |
| 1956 | Please Murder Me! · as Attorney Craig CarlsonOn Plex |
| 1955 | A Man Alone · as Stanley |
| 1955 | You're Never Too Young · as Noonan |
| 1955 | The 20th Century-Fox Hour · as Major Tetley |
| 1955 | Count Three and Pray · as Yancey Huggins |
| 1955 | The Star and the Story · as Guy |
| 1954 | They Were So Young · as Jaime Coltos |
| 1954 | Climax! · as Lieutenant Shea |
| 1954 | Passion · as Captain Rodriguez |
| 1954 | Thunder Pass · as Tulsa |
| 1954 | Khyber Patrol · as Ahmed Shir |
| 1954 | Rear Window · as Lars Thorwald |
| 1954 | Gorilla at Large · as Cy Miller |
| 1954 | Casanova's Big Night · as Bragadin |
| 1953 | Fort Algiers · as AmirOn Plex |
| 1953 | Tarzan and the She-Devil · as Vargo |
| 1953 | Serpent of the Nile · as Mark Antony |
| 1953 | The Blue Gardenia · as Harry PrebbleOn Plex |
| 1953 | The Bandits of Corsica · as Jonatto |
| 1952 | Horizons West · as Cord Hardin |
| 1952 | Mr. & Mrs. North · as Charles |
| 1952 | Ford Theatre: All Star Theatre · as Red Lefwick |
| 1952 | Four Star Playhouse · as GonzalesOn Plex |
| 1952 | Mara Maru · as Brock Benedict |
| 1952 | Meet Danny Wilson · as Nick Driscoll |
| 1951 | Dragnet (1951)On Plex |
| 1951 | A Place in the Sun · as District Attorney R. Frank Marlowe |
| 1951 | F.B.I. Girl · as Blake |
| 1951 | The Magic Carpet · as Boreg Al Buzzar |
| 1951 | His Kind of Woman · as Nick Ferraro |
| 1951 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars · as Dr. Sutton |
| 1951 | Bride of the Gorilla · as Barney ChavezOn Plex |
| 1951 | The Whip Hand · as Steve Loomis |
| 1951 | The Red Skelton Show · as Man In Bathroom Mirror (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Gruen Guild Theater · as Cast |
| 1951 | |
| 1951 | New Mexico · as Pvt. AndersonOn Plex |
| 1951 | M · as Pottsy |
| 1950 | The Bigelow Theatre · as The Wrestler |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program · as Maj. Larson |
| 1950 | The Lux Video Theatre · as Major Blakestone |
| 1950 | Key to the City · as Les Taggart |
| 1950 | Borderline · as Pete RitchieOn Plex |
| 1950 | Unmasked · as Roger Lewis |
| 1949 | Abandoned · as Kerric |
| 1949 | Love Happy · as Alphonse Zoto |
| 1949 | Red Light · as Nick Cherney |
| 1949 | Family Theatre · as Balthazar |
| 1949 | Black Magic · as Alexandre Dumas, Jr.On Plex |
| 1949 | Bride of Vengeance · as Michelotto |
| 1948 | Adventures of Don Juan · as Capitão Alvarez |
| 1948 | Ruthless · as Pete VendigOn Plex |
| 1948 | Walk a Crooked Mile · as Krebs |
| 1948 | Station West · as Lawyer Mark Bristow |
| 1948 | Pitfall · as MacdonaldOn Plex |
| 1948 | Raw Deal · as Rick Coyle |
| 1948 | Fighting Father Dunne · as Attorney In Trial Montage |
| 1948 | Sleep, My Love · as Detective Sergeant Strake |
| 1948 | I Love Trouble · as Herb |
| 1947 | Desperate · as Walt Radak |
| 1947 | Code of the West · as Boyd CarterOn Plex |
| 1946 | San Quentin · as Jeff Torrance |
| 1946 | Without Reservations · as Paul Gill (uncredited) |
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| 1967 |