Raymond Burr 19-MAY-19 by Greg Joens | ArtWanted.com

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Birthday Sketch... Raymond Burr Born May 21, 1917 Raymond William Stacy Burr (May 21, 1917 – September 12, 1993) was a Canadian American actor, primarily known for his title roles in the television dramas Perry Mason and Ironside. He was prominently involved in multiple charitable endeavors, such as working on behalf of the United Service Organizations. Burr's early acting career included roles on Broadway, radio, television and in film, usually as the villain. His portrayal of the suspected murderer in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller Rear Window (1954) is regarded as his best-known film role; although he is also remembered for his role in the American version of Godzilla, which he would later reprise in the American version of the 1984 film. He won two Emmy Awards, in 1959 and 1961, for the role of Perry Mason, which he played for nine seasons (1957–1966) and reprised in a series of 26 television films (1985–1993). His second TV series, Ironside, earned him six Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations. After Burr's death from cancer in 1993, his personal life came into question, as many details of his known biography appeared to be unverifiable. In 1996, Burr was ranked as number 44 of the 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time by TV Guide.

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Seth Weaver 20 May 2019

Absolutely fabulous portrait of Mr. Burr. You captured his Perry Mason mystique.

Debra Kott 20 May 2019

Very nice. I also watched both of his TV series. He was a great actor.

Kevin Smith 20 May 2019

Nicely rendered. Watched both shows.

Joanie Holliday 20 May 2019

TERRIFIC WORK. STILL WATCH PERRY MASON RERUNS

Artist Reply: Thanks, Joanie... he was one of the best!