rcel.async = true; Please try again. Profession: Actor Known For: Perry Mason, Ironside Debut: San Quentin (1946) Net Worth: USD $15 million (approx) Family & Relatives. Resend Activation Email. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. rcel.id = 'rc_' + Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000); Age 77. "[21], Working steadily in radio since the 1940s, often uncredited,[3]:17985 Burr was a leading player on the West Coast. William Johnston Burr married Minerva Annette SMITH and had 1 child. Raymond Burr was born on May 21, 1917, in British Columbia, New Westminster, Canada. Nancy was born in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, the daughter of John Wilson and Nancy MacNaull. Raymond Burr became a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps for a year. [58], After Ironside went off the air, NBC failed in two attempts to launch Burr as the star of a new series. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. They were domestic partners until Burr's death in 1993. William Johnston Burr Gender: Male Birth Date: 12 Mar 1889 Birth Place: New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada Death Date: 8 May 1985 Death Place: Delta, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada . Although the nonprofit organization hoped to raise funds to renovate and expand the venue, its contract was not renewed. Place of Death: Healdsburg, California, U.S. [113] Burr received the 2009 Canadian Legends Award and a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto. This is a carousel with slides. Death 8 May 1985 (aged 96) Delta, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The induction ceremony was held on September 12, 2009. People . Print Family Tree. [38], Known for his loyalty and consciousness of history, Burr went out of his way to employ his radio colleagues in his television programs. [90] He also donated to the museum a large collection of Fijian cowries and cones from his island in Fiji. [6]:17778, In 1977, Burr starred in the short-lived TV series Kingston: Confidential as R.B. Raymond William Stacy Burr was born on May 21, 1917 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Resend Activation Email. Age 99. He was really in love with her, I guess. Raymond William Stacy Burr (May 21, 1917September 12, 1993) was a Canadian actor known for his lengthy Hollywood film career and his title roles in television dramas Perry Mason and Ironside. *25% English, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD8J-XGN. Joseph was born in Ireland. [73] They owned and operated an orchid business and then a vineyard[74] in California's Dry Creek Valley. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. Born Raymond William Stacy Burr on 21 May 1917 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Burr spent most of his early life traveling. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [36], In August 1956, CBS announced that Burr would star in the television series Perry Mason. He's a great starin the old tradition."[94]. [37] Although the network wanted Burr to continue work on Fort Laramie as well, the TV series required an extraordinary commitment and the radio show ended. He was the son of Joseph Burr and Mary Jane Johnston. Part of his life is dedicated to us, and that's no bull. It was the fact that, first of all, I kind of liked 'Godzilla,' and where do you get the opportunity to play yourself 30 years later? You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Census Township: Vallejo Enum. 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. He won Emmy Awards for acting in 1959 and 1961 for the role of Perry Mason, which he played for nine seasons (19571966) and reprised in a series of 26 Perry Mason TV movies (19851993). There is a problem with your email/password. Father William Johnston Burr. "[6]:119[d], Arthur Marks, a producer of Perry Mason, recalled Burr's talk of wives and children: "I know he was just putting on a show. [90][107] A display about Burr as an actor, benefactor and collector opened in the museum's Great Hall of Shells in 2012. Place of Burial: New Westminster, BC, Canada. Username and password are case sensitive. Please try again later. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Birth of William Johnston Burr. Burr had multiple ancestries - Irish, English, Scottish, and German. [6]:45,13, When Burr was six, his parents divorced. She was once his student at the Pasadena Playhouse. At the time of the 1921 Canada Census, William Johnston, Minerva Annette, William Raymond Stacey, and Mary Geraldine Burr were listed as living at 716 Queens Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, along with Minerva's mother, Ann Matilda Smith[6]. His father William Johnston Burr sold hardware and his mother Minerva Annette Smith Burr was a pianist and music teacher. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Try again later. From there, Raymond Burr moved on to films. He became a member of the Pasadena Playhouse drama faculty for 18 months, and he performed in some 30 plays over the years. Over 20 years, their company, Sea God Nurseries, had nurseries in Fiji, Hawaii, the Azores, and California, and was responsible for adding more than 1,500 new orchids to the worldwide catalog. [4] His father William Johnston Burr (18891985) was a hardware salesman;[5] his mother Minerva Annette (ne Smith, 18921974) was a pianist and music teacher. [citation needed] Burr named one of them the "Barbara Hale Orchid" after his Perry Mason costar. Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada. In his final Perry Mason movie, The Case of the Killer Kiss, he was shown either sitting or standing while leaning on a table, but only once standing unsupported for a few seconds. Born in British Columbia, Canada on 4 may 1889 to Joseph Burr and Mary Jane Johnston. [79] Yet no evidence exists of either marriage, nor of a son's birth, other than Burr's own claims. Oops, something didn't work. Perelman, their first two Hollywood films, Monkey Business and Horse Feathers.He also wrote several popular songs, including a version of "How Dry I Am", a part of which plagiarizes . New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Delta, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. [76], Although Burr had not revealed his homosexuality during his lifetime, it was reported in the press upon his death. "[96] The New York Times reported that Perry Mason had been named secondafter F. Lee Bailey, and before Abraham Lincoln, Thurgood Marshall, Janet Reno, Ben Matlock and Hillary Clintonin a recent National Law Journal poll that asked Americans to name the attorney, fictional or not, they most admired. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [3]:180[31][32], In 1956 Burr was the star of CBS Radio's Fort Laramie, an adult Western drama produced, written and directed by the creators of Gunsmoke. He would always donate large sums of money to charity. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. "[6]:184, Burr married actress Isabella Ward (19192004)[69] on January 10, 1948. "[6]:214, Burr had many hobbies over the course of his life: cultivating orchids and collecting wine, art, stamps, and seashells. [86], In 1965, Burr purchased Naitauba, a 4,000-acre (16km2) island in Fiji, rich in seashells. Make sure that the file is a photo. Known for playing the antagonist in the Alfred Hitchcock movie Rear Window, and the character of Perry Mason in the series of the same name, Raymond Burr was an accomplished actor. New Westminister, British Columbia, Canada. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Nom d'origine Raymond William Stacy Burr Naissance 21 Mai 1917 New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada Dcs 12 Sep 1993 (g (e) de 76) Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California, USA Spulture Fraser Cemetery New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada Afficher la carte William Johnston Burr Born 12 Mar 1889 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Son of Joseph Burr and Mary Jane (Johnston) Burr Brother of Alice Maud Mary Burr and James Benjamin Burr Husband of Minerva Annette (Smith) Burr married 24 Dec 1914 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada He was raised in Jacksonville, FL and graduated from the University of Miami in 1957 and went on to serve in the United States Coast Guard from 1957-1961. [95] Burr threw several "goodbye parties" before his death on September 12, 1993, at his Sonoma County ranch near Healdsburg. Burr died of cancer in 1993, and his personal life came into question, as many details of his biography appeared to be unverifiable. His mother moved to Vallejo, California, with him and his younger siblings Geraldine and James,[4] while his father remained in New Westminster. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. [72] In 2017, the property was sold. [72] Benevides gave up acting in 1963,[6]:10203,120[72] and he became a production consultant for 21 of the Perry Mason TV movies. Please reset your password. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. [8] By his own account, in 1934 he joined a repertory theatre group in Toronto that toured throughout Canada, then joined another company that toured India, Australia, and England. Some of his most popular films include Desperate(1947), Sleep, My Love(1948), Raw Deal, Pitfall, Abandoned, His kind of Woman and Crime of Passion. The Return of Ironside aired in May 1993, reuniting the entire original cast of the 196775 series. New Westminister, British Columbia, Canada. It was a critical failure that was scheduled opposite the extraordinarily popular Charlie's Angels. "[17], Burr's occasional roles on the right side of the law include the aggressive prosecutor in A Place in the Sun (1951). William Johnston Billy Johnston, Jr., husband, father and friend to many, died on March 27, 2020 at his Ocean Reef, Key Largo, FL home with his wife, Jane, and son, John, by his side. However, medical problems made that impossible and he sold the property in 1983. [19]:8399, By the age of 12, Burr was appearing in national radio dramas broadcasting in nearby San Francisco. Raymond Burr Dies of Cancer. Death 16 Jul 1975 - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. The dates helped to disguise Wood's relationship with Robert Wagner, whom she later married. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He Died in Delta, BC on May. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Raymond William Stacy Burr (May 21, 1917 - September 12, 1993) was a Canadian actor known for his lengthy Hollywood film career and his title roles in television dramas Perry Mason and Ironside . Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The two-hour premiere of The Jordan Chance aroused little interest. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The family would spend five years in China. [7] He gave money and some of his Perry Mason scripts to the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Try again. ", Murphy, Mary. aged 96years old, Birth, death: Dowling Family Tree - Tim Dowling - rootsweb, 2001-2015 - - electronic - I376033. Make sure that the file is a photo. Son of Joseph William Burr and Mary Jane Burr He was survived by one son and one daughter[8]. "But it wasn't the large sum of money. There was an error deleting this problem. This play received only moderate success and did not do much to help Burrs career. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? [7] He did acting work in his teen years, making his stage debut at age 12 with a Vancouver stock company. If there's anything the matter with any of us, he comes around before anyone else and does what he can to help. Raymonds grandfather William was born in Simcoe, Ontario. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96437351/mary-geraldine-burr, Mar 12 1889 - New Westminister, British Columbia, Canada, May 8 1985 - Delta, British Columbia, Canada, Joseph William Burr, Mary Jane Burr (born Johnston), Raymond William Stacey Burr, Mary Geraldine Fuller (born Burr), James Edmund Burr, June 1911 - New Westminster City, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, Mar 12 1889 - New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, Alice Maud Mary Burr, James Benjamin Burr, Joseph Benjamin Burr, Mary Jane Burr (born Johnston), Minerva Annetta Burr (born Smith), Beulah Minerva Burr (born Lyons), Raymond William Stacey Burr, Mary Geraldine Purinton (born Burr), James Edmond Burr, k (born Burr), Edna Rich (born Burr), Bessie Matilda Pearl Burr, Martha Jane Wintermute (born Burr), James Benjamin Burr, Evelyn Bertha Burr, Joseph Burr, Mary Jane Burr (born Johnston), Burr), Edna Amelia Beatrice Rich (born Burr), Bessie Mathilda Pearl Burr, Martha Jane Wintemute (born Burr), James Benjamin Burr, Baby Burr, Raymond William Stacy Burr, Mary Geraldine Burr, James Edmond Burr, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1661/raymond-burr added by Curtis Jackson, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75391457/mary-jane-burr/photo#view-photo=112231382, New Westminister, British Columbia, Canada, New Westminster, Greater Vancouver, BC, Canada, Fraser View Cemetery, New Westminster, BC, Canada. Genealogy for Joseph William Burr (1851 - 1929) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. In 1946, he had a regular part in Jack Webb's first radio show, Pat Novak for Hire, playing Webb's nemesis Detective Heilman. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He then started his acting career as a stage actor and did minor roles in theatre. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. (1956),[63] in a low-budget film that would be titled Godzilla 1985.[64]. [3]:2122, Burr appeared in more than 50 feature films between 1946 and 1957,[13] creating an array of villains that established him as an icon of film noir. [22] He had a regular role in Jack Webb's first radio show, Pat Novak for Hire (1949),[23]:534 and in Dragnet (194950) he played Joe Friday's boss, Ed Backstrand, chief of detectives. "With Raymond Burr During His Final Battle.". Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Born 2 Apr 1892 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America Ancestors Daughter of William Herbert Smith and Annie Lucy (Leeming) Smith [sibling (s) unknown] Wife of William Johnston Burr married 24 Dec 1914 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada You need a Find a Grave account to continue. {{ mediasCtrl.getTitle(media, true) }} Raymond Burr is also the actor with the most dedicated Netflix micro-genres. [18], The series ran from 1957 to 1966 and made Burr a star. Daughter of William Johnston Burr & Minerva Annette Smith One of three children; 2 brothers ***** 1917 Raymond William Stacy***see below 1921 James Edmond***see below Married John L. "Jack" Purinton 29 Oct 1938 Oakland, Alameda, CA Mother of one child; 1 daughter ***** 1946 Nancy Lee He was born Raymond William Stacey Burr in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada to William Johnston Burr, an Irish hardware salesman, and his wife Minerva, a concert pianist and music teacher. If it was revealed at that time in Hollywood history it would have been very difficult for him to continue. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. [6]:4445 As late as 1991, Burr stood by the account of this son's life and death. Geneastars | Facebook. Father: William Johnston Burr Mother: Minerva Annette Smith Brother: James Edmond Sister: Geraldine Edmond Marital Status: Divorced: Isabella Ward (m. 1948-1952) So I said yes to both of them. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Burr (7504016)? Raymond Burr's first Broadway appearance was in Crazy with the Heat. [6]:5357 Returning from Vietnam in 1965, he made a speaking tour of the U.S. to advocate an intensified war effort. At the time of the census, William's occupation was listed as "Asst Manager" in a "Hardware Store". But I knew I was horribly overweight. Kingston, a publishing magnate similar to William Randolph Hearst, owner of numerous newspapers and TV stations, who, in his spare time, solved crimes along with a group of employees. Ethnicity: Northern Irish, Scottish, English. Burr refused to appear as Carson's guest from then on, and told Us Weekly years later: "I have been asked a number of times to do his show and I won't do it. Try again later. He was very fond of cooking. Raymond Burr was a Canadian and American actor. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Brief Life History of Bessie Matilda Pearl. Verify and try again. According to A&E Biography, Burr was an avid reader with a retentive memory. contient des milliers de photos et GeneaStars. [101] He also received the second annual award in 1961. [59], One last attempt to launch a series followed on CBS. Despite the veteran cast of stars Willie Howard, Luella Gear, and Gracie Barrie, the show folded after three months. They were married shortly before Burr began work on the 1948 film noir Pitfall. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. "He played romantic leads and menacing villains with equal authority, and he earned a steady and comfortable income. This account has been disabled. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96437351/mary-geraldine-burr. Born. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. contains thousands of pictures and GeneaStars. [30] He performed in five episodes of the experimental dramatic radio anthology series CBS Radio Workshop, and had what is arguably his best radio role in "The Silent Witness" (1957), in which his is the only voice. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. However, he found a partner in Robert Benevides. In 1941, he landed his first Broadway role in Crazy with the Heat. District: 0035 Line: 3 County . When the family returned to Canada, Raymond's parents separated. Family members linked to this person will appear here. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [8][11] He returned to Broadway for Patrick Hamilton's The Duke in Darkness (1944), a psychological drama set during the French Wars of Religion. His father, William Johnston Burr was a hardware salesman, and his mother, Minerva Annette was a pianist and music teacher from Chicago, Illinois. [71]:77 They divorced in 1952, and neither remarried. It was cancelled after 13 weeks. 0 cemeteries found in New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. [67], As he had with the Perry Mason TV movies, Burr decided to do an Ironside reunion movie. He was also among the earliest importers and breeders of Portuguese water dogs in the United States. William is 28 degrees from Pope Saint John Paul II Wojtyla, 25 degrees from Pope Urban VIII Barberini, 22 degrees from Pope Alexander VI Borgia, 44 degrees from Pope Pius VII Chiaramonti, 34 degrees from Pope John XI di Roma, 32 degrees from Pope Victor II Dollnstein-Hirschberg, 30 degrees from Pope St Leo IX Egisheim, 23 degrees from Pope Leo X Medici, 26 degrees from Blessed Pope Innocent XI Odescalchi, 28 degrees from Pope Benedict XIII Orsini, 25 degrees from Pope Pius II Piccolomini and 22 degrees from Fiona McMichael on our single family tree. GREAT NEWS! IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. At the time of the 1901 Canada Census, Joseph, J Mary, Edna, Bessie, J Martha, J William, and B James Burr were listed as living in New Westminster, British Columbia[3]. There is a problem with your email/password. [4] Although Burr may have served in the Coast Guard, reports of his service in the US Navy are false, as apparently are his statements[78] that he sustained battle injuries at Okinawa. Wiliam is buried at the Fraser Cemetery in New Westminster[9]. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. She married William Johnston Burr on 24 December 1914, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. May 21, 1917. "When they asked me to do it a second time, I said, 'Certainly,' and everybody thought I was out of my mind," Burr told Tom Shales of The Washington Post. L'arbre This account has been disabled. Add to your scrapbook. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. When Minerva Annetta Smith was born on 2 April 1892, in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States, her father, William Herbert Smith, was 25 and her mother, Anna Matilda Robinson, was 25. Mary Jane was born in Ontario. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Raymond Burr was overweight as a child and was picked upon by his schoolmates. Raymond William Stacey Burr Born 21 May 1917 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Ancestors Son of William Johnston Burr and Minerva Annette (Smith) Burr Brother of Mary Geraldine (Burr) Purinton and James Edmond Burr Husband of Isabella Ward married 10 Jan 1948 (to about 1952) in Los Angeles, California, United States [children unknown] The day after Burr's death, American Bar Association President R. William Ide III released a statement: "Raymond Burr's portrayals of Perry Mason represented lawyers in a professional and dignified manner. After he was diagnosed with kidney cancer, . Raymond Burr was a very generous man. He worked for the United Service Organisation. [43] He went on to appear in such programs as Gruen Playhouse,[44] Four Star Playhouse,[45] Ford Theatre,[46] Lux Video Theatre,[47] Mr. and Mrs. North,[48] Schlitz Playhouse of Stars[49] and Playhouse 90. He was voted as #1 on the list of the top TV stars in a villainous role in a Netflix survey. They separated soon after, however, the divorce was finalized in 1952. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Mary Geraldine Burr I found on Findagrave.com. Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, USA. Actor Born Raymond William Stacey BURR Canadian actor Born on May 21, 1917 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada , Switzerland Died on September 12, 1993 in Healdsburg, California, USA Born on May 21 45 Deceased on September 12 36 Family tree Report an error Johnston James 1825 - 1871 Sinclair Emelia 1828 - 1871 Smith William Case The series has been rerun in syndication ever since, and was released on DVD between 2006 and 2013. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Raymonds maternal grandfather was William Herbert Smith (the son of James William Smith and Anna Bennett). William Johnston Burr was born in New Westminster, British Columbia on March 3, 1889, and christened in St. Paul's, New Westminster on June 23, 1889[1]. At the time of the census, William's occupation was listed as "Clerk" in a "Hardware Store". Year should not be greater than current year. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [15]:43 "He tried to make you see the psychosis below the surface, even when the parts weren't huge," said film historian James Ursini. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Drag images here or select from your computer for Mary Geraldine Burr memorial. A system error has occurred. His will was challenged, without success, by the two children of his late brother, James E. Add to your scrapbook. [6]:2630, In 1960, Burr met Robert Benevides, an actor and Korean War veteran, on the set of Perry Mason. In response to an inquiry by biographer Michael Starr, the. Have you taken a DNA test? [85] Burr and Benevides cultivated Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and grapes for Port wine, as well as orchids, at Burr's farmland holdings in Sonoma County, California. Relationship with Timothy Michael Dowling (Sosa/Ahnentafel #1), Relationship with Minerva Annetta Smith (spouse), Browse using this individual as Sosa/Ahnentafel #1. , born 2April1892 - Chicago, Cook Co., IL, deceased inJanuary1974 - Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA aged 81years old, List of all individuals in the family tree, {{ 'gw_downgraded_access_back_to_max'|translate }}, Born inMarch1889 - New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, Deceased in1985 - Los Angeles Co., CA, New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? var referer="";try{if(referer=document.referrer,"undefined"==typeof referer||""==referer)throw"undefined"}catch(exception){referer=document.location.href,(""==referer||"undefined"==typeof referer)&&(referer=document.URL)}referer=referer.substr(0,700); Try again later. Aug 12, 2022 - William J. Burr Was the Father of the Actor Raymond Burr. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [89], Burr was an early supporter of the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum in Sanibel, Florida, raising funds and chairing its first capital campaign. [10] Burr's first starring role on the stage came in November 1942 when he was an emergency replacement in a Pasadena Playhouse production of Quiet Wedding. [67] It was determined that the cancer had spread to his liver and was at that point inoperable. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. White Language: English Father's birth place: Canada Mother's birth place: Michigan, USA Children: William R Burr Mary G Burr James E Burr. Most of these roles featured him as a villain or a character of a much older age than he was in real life. He passed away on 1985-05-08 in British Columbia,Canada. gnalogique Dowling avec plus d'un demi-million de parents, Try again later.