Raymond Burr

Birth Name:

Raymond William Stacey Burr

Birth Place:

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Profession

Actor, Director, Soundtrack, Production manager

Once sponsored 26 foster children through the charities Foster Parents' Plan and Save The Children
Received an honorary doctorate from the University of Colorado for his acting career
As a teenager, he began acting in a stock company in Vancouver
Quote: "(On working on "Perry Mason") "Let's just say that the part isn't conducive to leisurely living the way I once knew it․ I only hope that I can regain my own identity․""
Frequently portrayed characters who are cowardly or evil in nature
Widely recognized for his commanding voice and heavyset stature
Did not undergo surgery for the cancer in his kidney so that he would be able to star in "The Return of Ironside" and "Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss․"
Only the fourth Canadian star to be commemorated with a Canadian postage stamp when he was given the honor in 2008
Threw numerous parties in order to say goodbye to his friends before succumbing to cancer
Was in contention for the role of Matt Dillon in "Gunsmoke․"

1959Primetime Emmy - Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series:Winner
1960Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead or Support):Nominated
1961Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead):Winner
1967Gold Medal - Favorite TV Program:Nominated
1968Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
1968Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama:Nominated
1969Golden Globe - Best TV Star - Male:Nominated
1969Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
1970Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
1971Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
1972Golden Globe - Best TV Actor - Drama:Nominated
1972Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
1986Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Nominated
2023OFTA TV Hall of Fame - Character:Winner

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