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Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr is known for Rear Window (1954), Airplane II: The Sequel (1982), A Place in the Sun (1951).

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.

Questions about Raymond Burr

How many Raymond Burr films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 118 films with Raymond Burr, from 1946 to 2021.

What is the best rated Raymond Burr film?

The best rated Raymond Burr film in the catalogue is Rear Window (1954), rated 8.3.

What was the first Raymond Burr film?

The first Raymond Burr film in the catalogue is Sleep, My Love, from 1948.

Who has Raymond Burr worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Raymond Burr shares the most credits with Paul Frees (3 films), Tomoyuki Tanaka (3 films) and Akihiko Hirata (2 films).

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AWARDS 3 Wins 1 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Studied at
Stanford University · Columbia University · Berkeley High School · Vallejo High School

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Full filmography

126 films — 118 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

13 titles

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Cast