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Raymond Burr was an iconic actor best known for his roles in the television series Perry Mason and Ironside. He was born on May 21, 1917 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He began his career in the 1940s, appearing in films such as Rear Window and Godzilla. He won two Emmy Awards for his role as Perry Mason and was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in Ironside. Burr was married twice, first to Isabella Ward from 1948 to 1952 and then to Robert Benevides from 1964 until his death in 1993. He had no children. Burr was a philanthropist and donated to many charities, including the American Cancer Society and the United Way. He was also an avid collector of art and antiques. At the time of his death, Burr had an estimated net worth of $10 million.
| Popular As | Raymond William Stacey Burr |
| Occupation | actor,production_manager,director |
| Age | 76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | 21 May, 1917 |
| Birthday | 21 May |
| Birthplace | New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada |
| Date of death | 12 September, 1993 |
| Died Place | Geyserville, California, USA |
| Nationality | Canada |
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Raymond Burr Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Raymond Burr height is 6' 1½" (1.87 m) .
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| Height | 6' 1½" (1.87 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Raymond Burr's Wife?
His wife is Isabella Ward (10 January 1948 - 22 August 1952) ( divorced)
| Family | |
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Isabella Ward (10 January 1948 - 22 August 1952) ( divorced) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Raymond Burr Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Raymond Burr worth at the age of 76 years old? Raymond Burr’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Canada. We have estimated Raymond Burr's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actor |
Raymond Burr Social Network
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Timeline
Appears as lawyer Perry Mason, with William Talman as District Attorney Hamilton Burger, on a 44¢ USA commemorative postage stamp in the "Early TV Memories" issue honoring Perry Mason (1957), issued 11 August 2009.
He is commemorated on a 2008 Canadian postage stamp, one of four honoring achievements of Canadians in Hollywood. The other three depict Norma Shearer, Marie Dressler, and Chief Dan George.
Featured in "Bad Boys: The Actors of Film Noir" by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry (McFarland, 2003).
He, Michael J. Fox and Jim Carrey head a list of top Canadians in United States television compiled by Banff Television Festival in June 2002.
The Columbia Theatre on Columbia Street in New Westminster, British Columbia, was renamed in his honor in 2000.
On October 1, 1993, a memorial service was held at the Pasadena Playhouse. It was the very same theater in which Burr had made his acting debut 50 years before. A director's chair with his name on it, placed at center stage, played host to friends who paid tribute.
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 3, 1991-1993, pages 84-85. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2001.
In 1990, not long before he grew ill with cancer, Burr and longtime partner Robert Benevides started a vineyard at their Dry Creek Valley ranch, and released their first vintage. The wine was bottled in November 1992 and released after Burr's death in 1995.
Was the original host of Unsolved Mysteries (1987), hosting only its first special in January 1987. He was then briefly replaced by Karl Malden. However, both actors requested salaries that producer John Cosgrove deemed astronomical. So by the time the show became a regular series in 1988, Robert Stack had been hired as the permanent host at what the producer believed to be a more reasonable salary.
Was considered for the role of Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke (1955). In an August 23, 1975, article in TV Guide called "When Chester Forgot to Limp" commemorating trivia from the show as it was about to leave the air, the show's first producer Charles Marquis Warren recalled, "His voice was fine, but he was too big. When he stood up, his chair stood up with him". William Conrad, who played Matt Dillon on radio, was rejected for the TV version for similar reasons. In a memorial article in TV Guide published shortly after Burr's death, the original producers of Perry Mason (1957) almost rejected Burr for that role, again because Burr was overweight. He went on an intensive diet to get down to a size acceptable to the producers.
His mother Minerva died in 1974, at age 81 of cancer, while his father, William, died in 1985, at age 96.
Suffered eye strain from always having to look upwards while in a wheelchair on the Ironside (1967) set.
Bought his own 3,000-acre island 165 miles northeast of Suva in Fiji in 1965 and named it Naitamba, where he raised cattle and copra.
From there, he appeared in more than 90 films before landing the role of defense attorney Perry Mason (1957).
His parents, Minerva and William Burr, after 33 years of separation, remarried in 1955.
Had an art gallery on Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive in the early 1950s.
In 1946, Burr made his film debut in San Quentin (1946).
Born Raymond William Stacy Burr on 21 May 1917 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Burr spent most of his early life traveling. As a youngster, his father moved his family to China, where the elder Burr worked as a trade agent. When the family returned to Canada, Raymond's parents separated. He and his mother moved to Vallejo, California, where she raised him with the aid of her parents. As he got older, Burr began to take jobs to support his mother, younger sister and younger brother. He took jobs as a ranch hand in Roswell, New Mexico; as a deputy sheriff; a photo salesman; and even as a singer in nightclubs. In World War II, Burr served in the United States Navy. In Okinawa, he was shot in the stomach and sent home.
His parents were married in Canada in 1914, after they migrated from Chicago, Illinois.
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