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Raymond Burr by Michael Seth Starr (2008, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherApplause Books
ISBN-101557836949
ISBN-139781557836946
eBay Product ID (ePID)63179658
Product Key Features
Book TitleRaymond Burr
Number of Pages1 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2008
TopicGeneral, Entertainment & Performing Arts
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorMichael Seth Starr
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight17.8 Oz
Item Length1.1 in
Item Width1.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal791.45028092
SynopsisThe complete story of the actor's career, including his secret gay life. Raymond Burr (1917-1993) was an enigma. A film noir star regularly known for his villainous roles in movies like Rear Window, he delighted millions of viewers each week with the top-rated shows Perry Mason and Ironside, which ran virtually uninterrupted for 20 years. But Burr was leading a secret gay life at a time in Hollywood when such a lifestyle was akin to career suicide. He invented a tragic biography for himself in which he was mythologized as a heartbroken husband and father. There was even an invented affair with a teenage Natalie Wood, 21 years his junior. He fought for truth as Perry Mason and Robert T. Ironside, yet he couldn't admit his own deception. Burr met his partner, struggling actor Robert Benevides, on the set of Perry Mason, and they remained together for over 35 years until Burr's death. Together, they built a business empire, traveled the world, and shared their passion for orchids and fine wine - keeping the true nature of their relationship a secret from all but their closest friends - a secret revealed here for the first time in depth., (Applause Books). The complete story of the actor's career, including his secret gay life. Raymond Burr (1917-1993) was an enigma. A film noir star regularly known for his villainous roles in movies like Rear Window , he delighted millions of viewers each week with the top-rated shows Perry Mason and Ironside , which ran virtually uninterrupted for 20 years. But Burr was leading a secret gay life at a time in Hollywood when such a lifestyle was akin to career suicide. He invented a tragic biography for himself in which he was mythologized as a heartbroken husband and father. There was even an invented affair with a teenage Natalie Wood, 21 years his junior. He fought for truth as Perry Mason and Robert T. Ironside, yet he couldn't admit his own deception. Burr met his partner, struggling actor Robert Benevides, on the set of Perry Mason , and they remained together for over 35 years until Burr's death. Together, they built a business empire, traveled the world, and shared their passion for orchids and fine wine keeping the true nature of their relationship a secret from all but their closest friends a secret revealed here for the first time in depth., Raymond Burr was an enigma--a film noir regularly known for his villainous roles in movies, who eventually became one of the most popular stars in television history. But Burr was leading a secret gay life at a time in Hollywood when such a lifestyle was akin to career suicide., (Applause Books). The complete story of the actor's career, including his secret gay life. Raymond Burr (1917-1993) was an enigma. A film noir star regularly known for his villainous roles in movies like Rear Window, he delighted millions of viewers each week with the top-rated shows Perry Mason and Ironside, which ran virtually uninterrupted for 20 years. But Burr was leading a secret gay life at a time in Hollywood when such a lifestyle was akin to career suicide. He invented a tragic biography for himself in which he was mythologized as a heartbroken husband and father. There was even an invented affair with a teenage Natalie Wood, 21 years his junior. He fought for truth as Perry Mason and Robert T. Ironside, yet he couldn't admit his own deception. Burr met his partner, struggling actor Robert Benevides, on the set of Perry Mason, and they remained together for over 35 years until Burr's death. Together, they built a business empire, traveled the world, and shared their passion for orchids and fine wine keeping the true nature of their relationship a secret from all but their closest friends a secret revealed here for the first time in depth.
LC Classification NumberPN2287
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- 26 Feb, 2020
Great book! It really draws you in. It’s a book that’s hard to put down
Great book. It draws you in and is hard to our down.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Jan, 2017
Disappointed
I was expecting to read a more in depth look into Raymond Burr but the author seems to be fixated on the actors weight. He goes out of his way to discuss it for some unknown reason. For the most part you already know about Mr Burrs life so I would skip this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Oct, 2022
His feet of clay make the subject even more sympathetic.
A sympathetic and poignant treatment of an icon. Very well written and often surprising.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
