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Raymond Burr

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Raymond Burr Fast Facts:

Originally auditioned for the part of district attorney Hamilton Burger on Perry Mason but won the lead role over Fred MacMurray and Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
When Perry Mason ended in 1966, he was the highest paid actor on TV, earning $18,500 per episode.
Told TV GUIDE in 1988 that he had deep regrets about his career-making role. "I had no close friends. I had no life whatsoever, except the show. I was alone. Mason never once in nine years had a sense of humor. Mason never once in nine years had a single good friend. Mason never once had a home to go to."
Developed a love of orchids and raised them commercially on the Fiji island of Naitauba, which he partially owned.
Established Raymond Burr Vineyards in Dry Creek Valley, CA.

Raymond Burr Relationships:
Geraldine Burr Fuller - Sister
Isabella Ward - Ex-wife
James Edmond Burr - Brother
Minerva Burr - Mother
Robert Benevides - Significant Other
William Burr - Father
Raymond Burr Awards:
1959 Emmy: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series - Winner
1968 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Nominee
1960 Emmy: Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Series - Nominee
1961 Emmy: Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead) - Winner
1969 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Nominee
1971 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Nominee
1972 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Nominee
1969 Golden Globe: Actor in a Television Series - Nominee
1972 Golden Globe: Actor in a Leading Role - Drama Series or Television Movie - Nominee
1968 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama - Nominee
1970 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Nominee