Highest rated as cast or director
Rear Window
1954
Perry Mason
1957 · 9 Seasons
Raw Deal
1948
Pitfall
1948
Ironside
1967 · 8 Seasons
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.
Acted in 133
2010s
- 2018
1990s
- 1993
Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host
Perry Mason
The Return of Ironside
Robert T. Dacier
Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal
Perry Mason
- 1992
Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing
Perry Mason
- 1991
Showdown at Williams Creek
The Judge
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
Perry Mason
- 1990
Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen
Perry Mason
1980s
- 1989
Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
Perry Mason
- 1988
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace
Perry Mason
- 1987
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit
Perry Mason
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love
Perry Mason
- 1986
Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star
Perry Mason
- 1985
Perry Mason Returns
Perry Mason
Godzilla 1985
Steve Martin
Perry Mason Returns
Perry Mason · 30 episodes
- 1982
- 1981
Out of the Blue
Dr. Brean
Peter and Paul
Herod Agrippa I · 2 episodes
- 1980
The Night the City Screamed
The Mayor
The Curse of King Tut's Tomb
Jonash Sabastian
1970s
- 1979
Eischied
Police Commissioner · 2 episodes
Love's Savage Fury
Lyle Taggart, Sr.
- 1978
The Jordan Chance
Frank Jordan
Tomorrow Never Comes
Burke
- 1977
79 Park Avenue
Armand Perfido · 2 episodes
Kingston: Confidential
R.B. Kingston · 14 episodes
- 1976
Kingston
R.B. Kingston
Mallory: Circumstantial Evidence
Arthur Mallory
- 1973
Portrait: A Man Whose Name Was John
Angelo Roncalli, Pope John XXIII
- 1971
The Priest Killer
Robert T. Ironside
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
Split Second to an Epitaph
Robert Ironside
P.J.
William Orbison
- 1967
- 1960
Desire in the Dust
Col. Ben Marquand
1950s
- 1957
Affair in Havana
Mallabee
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Steve Martin
The Greer Case
Lester Friedman
- 1956
The Brass Legend
Tris Hatten
Ride The High Iron
Ziggy Moline
A Cry in the Night
Harold Loftus
Secret of Treasure Mountain
Cash Larsen
Great Day in the Morning
Jumbo Means
The House Without a Name
Doctor
- 1955
A Man Alone
Stanley
Count Three and Pray
Yancey Huggins
You're Never Too Young
Noonan
- 1954
They Were So Young
Jaime Coltos
Thunder Pass
Tulsa
Khyber Patrol
Ahmed Shir
Casanova's Big Night
Bragadin
- 1953
Serpent of the Nile
Mark Antony
The Bandits of Corsica
Jonatto
- 1952
A Star Shall Rise
Balthazar
Mara Maru
Brock Benedict
Meet Danny Wilson
Nick Driscoll
- 1951
FBI Girl
Blake
The Magic Carpet
Boreg al Buzzar
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Dr. Sutton · 1 episode
The Whip Hand
Steve Loomis
67M
Pottsy
- 1950
Key to the City
Les Taggart
Unmasked
Roger Lewis
1940s
- 1949
Abandoned
Kerric
Bride of Vengeance
Michelotto
- 1948
Adventures of Don Juan
Capitão Alvarez
Walk a Crooked Mile
Krebs
Fighting Father Dunne
Attorney in Trial Montage
Ruthless
Pete Vendig
- 1947
Desperate
Walt Radak
- 1946
San Quentin
Jeff Torrance
Other crew 2
1990s
- 1993
Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss
In Memory Of
1980s
- 1985
Godzilla 1985
Additional Dialogue
Directed 2
1970s
- 1977
Kingston: Confidential
Director
1960s
- 1967
Appearances24
2020s
- 2021
Titans of Destruction: The Evolution of Giant Monster Movies
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2016
1990s
- 1990
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
1980s
- 1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1970s
- 1978
The Bastard
Narrator (voice) · 2 episodes
- 1977
Aliens from Spaceship Earth
Self
- 1976
The Amazing World of Psychic Phenomena
Himself (Narrator) (voice)
- 1975
- 1974
- 1972
Survival of Spaceship Earth
Self - Narrator
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self (uncredited)
- 1962
1950s
- 1954
The Immortal City
Narrator
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Self
- 1953
- 1950
1940s
- 1949
The Emmy Awards
Self · 1 episode
- 1948
