Raymond Burr: Biography, Facts and Career
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Raymond William Stacy Burr (May 21, 1917 – September 12, 1993) was a Canadian actor who had a lengthy Hollywood film career and portrayed the title roles in the television dramas Perry Mason and Ironside. Burr's early acting career included roles on Broadway, radio, television, and film, usually as the villain. He portrayed the suspected murderer in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller Rear Window (1954), and he also had a role in the 1956 film Godzilla, King of the Monsters!, which he reprised in the 1985 film Godzilla 1985. He won Emmy Awards for acting in 1959 and 1961 for the role of Perry Mason, which he played for nine seasons (1957–1966) and reprised in a series of 26 Perry Mason TV movies (1985–1993). His second TV series, Ironside, earned him six Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations. Burr died from liver cancer in 1993, and his personal life came into question, as many details of his biography appeared to be unverifiable.
Quick facts about Raymond Burr
- Full name: Raymond Burr
- Born: 1917-05-21
- Nationality: Canada
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q336877
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Who is Raymond Burr?
Raymond William Stacy Burr (May 21, 1917 – September 12, 1993) was a Canadian actor who had a lengthy Hollywood film career and portrayed the title roles in the television dramas Perry Mason and Ironside. Burr's early acting career included roles on Broadway, radio, television, and film, usually as the villain.
What nationality is Raymond Burr?
Raymond Burr is Canada.
When was Raymond Burr born?
Raymond Burr was born on 1917-05-21.
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