
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.

Rear Window
1954 · as Lars Thorwald

Airplane II: The Sequel
1982 · as Judge D.C. Simonton

Godzilla 1985
1985 · as Steven Martin

Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
1956 · as Steve Martin

A Place in the Sun
1951 · as District Attorney R. Frank Marlowe

Passion
1954 · as Captain Rodriguez

P.J.
1968 · as William Orbison

Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder
1989 · as Perry Mason

Love Happy
1949 · as Alphonse Zoto

Black Magic
1949 · as Alexandre Dumas, Jr.

Crime of Passion
1956 · as Inspector Tony Pope

Adventures of Don Juan
1948 · as Capitão Alvarez

Godzilla
1977 · as Steve Martin

The Return
1980 · as Dr. Kramer

Sleep, My Love
1948 · as Detective Sergeant Strake

I Love Trouble
1948 · as Herb

Without Reservations
1946 · as Paul Gill (uncredited)

Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal
1993 · as Perry Mason