Raymond Burr
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: May 21, 1917
Place of Birth: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Known For
Godzilla Resurrection
This is a hybrid cut of both the original Japanese version The Return of Godzilla and Godzilla 1985, meant to combine the best aspects of both. This re-edit seeks to accomplish a happy medium between the two versions. The film will still be highly critical of both the United States and the Soviet Union, and will work to marginalize the more humorous aspects of the added Pentagon scenes. Their inclusion will fit better with the bureaucratic behind-the-scenes narrative of the original cut, and most additional music from the American cut will be included. All Japanese dialogue will remain intact, with English subtitles. Finally, this cut will feature a brand new opening to the film, one that seeks to definitely tie the new Godzilla to the original beast in an eerie and unforgettable way. In short, Godzilla: Resurrection will aim to be my definitive version of the return of the King of the Monsters.
People's Choice Awards
An American awards show recognizing people in entertainment, voted online by the general public and fans.
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Obscure French version of the original Godzilla. The film combines elements of the original Toho version and the American King of the Monsters! in a unique assemblage exclusive to the Francophone market. Released by Les Films du Verseau.
Rear Window
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Live television broadcast of the world premiere. Described by various participants as the biggest world premiere in memory, even bigger than the Academy Awards.
Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride
Perry Mason is invited to the marriage of the daughter of an old friend of his. But after the ceremony the uncle of the bride is dead. Certainly this is a case for Perry Mason.
The Emmy Awards
An annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Perry Mason
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit
Jordan White, a publisher friend of Perry, is called to a hotel where a guest, famous horror writer David Hall, has cleared out the hotel for a weekend and has called his "friends" - an actress, a fortune-teller, David's private assistant and the two remaining staff at the hotel to discuss business. They have come to the hotel as all of them are going to sue David over his new book - "The Resort" which characters are obviously based on Jordan and the guests. A practical joker, David plays tricks on them until he is thrown from the high tower of the hotel where Susan Warrenfield, the manager and owner of the hotel sees the fall and then Jordan at the tower causing the police to arrest Jordan. While Perry and Della try to solve the main mystery, Paul tries to find out who is trying to scare Susan away from the hotel. Could it really be a ghost or a more earthy visitor?
Centennial
The economic and cultural growth of town of Centennial, Colorado, through the intertwining lives of the brave men and women inhabiting it. Spanning two centuries from the settling of the area in the 1700s, to the late 1970s.
Filmography
as Self - (archive footage)
as Steve Martin
as (archive footage)
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Robert T. Dacier
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Judge Boggs
as The Judge
as Perry Mason
as Carter Hedison
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Self
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Perry Mason
as Steven Martin
as Perry Mason
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Judge D.C. Simonton
as Dr. Brean
as Herod Agrippa I
as The Mayor
as Jonash Sabastian
as Dr. Kramer
as Estes Hill
as The Godfather
as Police Commissioner
as Lyle Taggart, Sr.
as Frank Jordan
as James Clark
as Narrator (voice)
as Burke
as Armand Perfido
as Malcolm Dwyer
as R.B. Kingston
as Steve Martin
as Self
as Self - Guest
as R.B. Kingston
as Himself (Narrator) (voice)
as Arthur Mallory
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Angelo Roncalli, Pope John XXIII
as Self - Narrator
as Robert T. Ironside
as Self
as Self (uncredited)
as Robert Ironside
as William Orbison
as SIA Bureau Chief
as Robert Ironside
as Robert Ironside
as Col. Ben Marquand
as Mallabee
as Perry Mason
as Steve Martin
as Lester Friedman
as Inspector Tony Pope
as Tris Hatten
as Ziggy Moline
as Harold Loftus
as Cash Larsen
as Jumbo Means
as Steve Martin
as Attorney Craig Carlson
as Doctor
as Stanley
as Major Tetley
as Yancey Huggins
as Noonan
as Narrator
as Jaime Coltos
as Lieutenant Shea
as Philip Moran
as Sergeant Ben Gurnick
as Captain Rodriguez
as Tulsa
as Ahmed Shir
as Lars Thorwald
as Cy Miller
as Bragadin
as Amir
as Vargo
as Mark Antony
as Harry Prebble
as Self
as Jonatto
as Balthazar
as Cord Hardin
as Charles
as Red Lefwick
as Brock Benedict
as Nick Driscoll
as Blake
as Boreg al Buzzar
as Dr. Sutton
as Steve Loomis
as Barney Chavez
as Man in Bathroom Mirror (uncredited)
as Rick Santy
as Nick Ferraro
as District Attorney R. Frank Marlowe
as Pvt. Anderson
as Pottsy
as Self
as Pete Ritchie
as Self - Mystery Guest
as Les Taggart
as Roger Lewis
as Kerric
as Alphonse Zoto
as Nick Cherney
as Alexandre Dumas, Jr.
as Michelotto
as Self
as Capitão Alvarez
as Krebs
as Lawyer Mark Bristow
as MacDonald
as Self
as Rick Coyle
as Attorney in Trial Montage
as Pete Vendig
as Detective Sergeant Strake
as Herb
as Walt Radak
as Boyd Carter
as Jeff Torrance
as Paul Gill (uncredited)