Raymond Burr - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 21, 1917 |
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| Died | September 12, 1993 (age 76) |
| Birthplace | New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Raymond Burr's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Perry Mason in 'Perry Mason' and Robert T. Ironside in 'Ironside'. |
Intro
Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor best known for his roles in television drama series, notably as Perry Mason in 'Perry Mason' and Robert T. Ironside in 'Ironside'. Over his extensive career, he became an iconic figure in legal and crime dramas, acclaimed for his commanding screen presence.
Early Life & Background
Raymond Burr was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, on May 21, 1917. He moved to California with his mother after his parents' divorce. Burr worked at various jobs to support his family before pursuing a career in acting, eventually studying at the Pasadena Playhouse.
Career Highlights
- Played Perry Mason in the TV series 'Perry Mason' (1957–1966), earning two Emmy Awards.
- Starred as the wheelchair-bound detective Robert T. Ironside in 'Ironside' (1967–1975).
- Appeared in films such as 'Rear Window' (1954) directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
- Acted in radio and stage productions before rising to television prominence.
- Regularly reprised the role of Perry Mason in made-for-TV movies throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
Trivia
- Burr was a horticulturist and owned vineyards in California and a farm in Fiji.
- He was known for his charitable work, especially relating to children's causes.
- Despite his iconic role as Perry Mason, Burr originally auditioned for the district attorney character, Hamilton Burger.
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Raymond Burr was born the 21 May 1917.
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada.
On His Birth-Day
About May 21st, 1917, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 21, 1917, a devastating fire erupted in Atlanta, Georgia, destroying 1,938 buildings over 300 acres and leaving over 10,000 people homeless. The fire burned for nearly 10 hours, with damages estimated at $5 million.
- Day of the week: May 21st, 1917 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: America by Louis Gravieure
- Popular movie: The Man from Painted Post directed by Joseph Henabery
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