Raymond burr and robert benevides

Raymond Burr had one of the most successful careers in Hollywood. He also enjoyed one of the longest relationships in the industry before his death at 76.

Raymond Burr enjoyed one of the most decorated careers as an actor spanning more than five decades.

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Burr was one of the biggest names during the Hollywood classic era and featured in several hit productions, including "Perry Mason."

The late actor was born in the British Columbia city of New Westminster. He grew up familiar with entertainment as his mother was a musician and music instructor, while his father worked as a hardware dealer.

Portrait of Raymond Burr circa 1947 | Source: Getty Images

Burr's family relocated to China shortly after he was born and stayed there for five years. Burr's parents split when he was six years old, and his mother sent him to Vallejo, California, to live in a motel her father owned.

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