who was the actor that played Perry Mason
Raymond William Stacey Burr (May 21, 1917 â 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.e won two Emmy Awards, in 1959 and 1961, for the role of Perry Mason, which he played for nine seasons between 1957 and 1966. His second hit TV series, Ironside, earned him six Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations.