Perry Mason Cast List
- Tombstone Territory, Shotgun Slade, RipcordAllison Hayes (March 6, 1930 – February 27, 1977) was an American film and television actress and model.
- Perry MasonBarbara Hale (April 18, 1922 – January 26, 2017) was an American actress best known for her role as legal secretary Della Street in the television series Perry Mason (1957–1966), earning her a 1959 Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She reprised the role in 30 Perry Mason movies for television (1985–1995). Her film roles included The Window (1949), in which she starred as the mother of a boy who witnesses a murder.
- Perry Mason, Ironside, Unsolved MysteriesRaymond 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, the USO. 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 the 1954 Godzilla, which he would later reprise in the American version of the 1984 film, The Return of Godzilla. He won two Emmy Awards for acting, in 1959 and 1961, for the role of Perry Mason, which he played for its nine seasons (1957–66) and reprised in a series of 26 Perry Mason TV movies (1985–93). His second TV series, Ironside, earned six Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations for him. 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 magazine.
- Perry Mason, The Halls of IvyRay Bidwell Collins (December 10, 1889 – July 11, 1965) was an American character actor in stock and Broadway theatre, radio, films, and television. With 900 stage roles to his credit, he became one of the most successful actors in the developing field of radio drama. A friend and associate of Orson Welles for many years, Collins went to Hollywood with the Mercury Theatre company and made his feature-film debut in Citizen Kane (1941), as Kane's ruthless political rival. Collins appeared in more than 75 films and had one of his best-remembered roles on television, as the irascible Lieutenant Arthur Tragg on the television series Perry Mason.
- The Six Million Dollar Man, The Fugitive, The Bionic WomanRichard Norman Anderson (August 8, 1926 – August 31, 2017) was an American film and television actor. Among his best-known roles was his portrayal of Oscar Goldman, the boss of Steve Austin (Lee Majors) and Jaime Sommers (Lindsay Wagner) in both The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman television series between 1974 and 1978 and their subsequent television movies: The Return of the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman (1987), Bionic Showdown: The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman (1989) and Bionic Ever After? (1994).
- White Mama, Little Gloria... Happy at Last, Strangers: The Story of a Mother and DaughterBette Davis, born Ruth Elizabeth Davis on April 5, 1908, in Lowell, Massachusetts, was one of the most influential actresses in Hollywood's golden era. Raised in a single-parent household after her parents' divorce, she developed a love for theater early in life. Davis moved to New York City to study at John Murray Anderson's Dramatic School. Her big break came when she landed a role in the Broadway play Broken Dishes in 1929, which paved the way for her entry into the world of cinema. Davis's film career took off with her role in The Man Who Played God in 1932. She went on to redefine the parameters for female actors in Hollywood with her choice of complex, challenging roles that defied gender stereotypes. Among her most acclaimed performances were those in Of Human Bondage (1934) and Dangerous (1935), the latter of which won her the first of two Academy Awards. However, Davis is perhaps best remembered for her role as Margo Channing in All About Eve (1950), a performance that earned her an Academy Award nomination and has since become iconic in film history. Davis's personal life was as vibrant and tumultuous as her on-screen characters. She was married four times and had three children. In her later years, Davis battled breast cancer and suffered multiple strokes but remained resilient and continued to act until the late 1980s. Bette Davis passed away on October 6, 1989, leaving behind a legacy of over 100 films. Davis's influence transcends time as she continues to inspire generations of actors with her fierce independence, unparalleled talent, and unwavering commitment to her craft.
- Perry MasonWesley Lau (June 18, 1921 – August 30, 1984) was an American film and television actor.
- Gunsmoke, Evening Shade, WinBurt Reynolds, born Burton Leon Reynolds Jr. on February 11, 1936, was an iconic figure in the American film industry who left an indelible mark with his versatile acting skills and charismatic presence. Raised in Lansing, Michigan, Reynolds showed early promise as a football player, earning a scholarship to Florida State University. However, a series of injuries redirected his path towards acting, a career which he began in the late 1950s with minor television roles. Reynolds's breakthrough role came in 1972 when he starred in Deliverance, a film that showcased his ability to portray complex characters with depth and subtlety. This performance catapulted him into stardom, leading to a string of successful films throughout the '70s and '80s, including Smokey and the Bandit and The Longest Yard. Known for his rugged good looks and quick wit, Reynolds became a symbol of machismo, yet always managed to infuse his characters with a sense of vulnerability and charm. Beyond his success in film, Reynolds was also a prolific stage actor and director. He founded the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film & Theatre in Florida, committed to nurturing new talent and promoting the art of drama. Despite personal and professional ups and downs, Reynolds remained a beloved figure in American cinema until his passing in 2018. His legacy continues to inspire actors and filmmakers, affirming his place as a true legend in Hollywood history.
- Perry MasonWilliam DeWolf Hopper Jr. (January 26, 1915 – March 6, 1970) was an American stage, film, and television actor. The only child of actor DeWolf Hopper and actress and Hollywood columnist Hedda Hopper, he appeared in predominantly minor roles in more than 80 feature films in the 1930s and '40s. After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, he left acting, but in the mid-1950s, he was persuaded by director William Wellman to resume his film career. He became best known for his work as private detective Paul Drake in the CBS television series Perry Mason.
- Perry MasonWilliam Whitney Talman, Jr. (February 4, 1915 – August 30, 1968) was an American television and movie actor, best known for playing Los Angeles District Attorney Hamilton Burger in the television series Perry Mason.
- I Married JoanDan Tobin (October 19, 1910 – November 26, 1982) was an American supporting actor on the stage, in films and on television. He generally played gentle, urbane, rather fussy, sometimes obsequious and shifty characters, often with a concealed edge of malice.
- Bonanza, Perry Mason, The UntouchablesChristine Lamson White was an American actress, most noted for her role in the television show Twilight Zone episode "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet".
- The Defenders, The Deputy, Rescue 8Robert Redford is an internationally acclaimed actor, director, and producer. Born as Charles Robert Redford Jr. in 1936 in Santa Monica, California, Redford's early life was steeped in sports and arts, both of which played a significant role in shaping his career. Despite facing academic struggles, he found solace in painting, sketching, and sports, which eventually led him to the University of Colorado on a baseball scholarship. However, his journey took a dramatic turn when he lost his scholarship due to excessive alcohol consumption, leading to his drop out and a subsequent journey to Europe and then New York, where he studied art and acting. Redford's acting career kicked off in the late 1950s with television roles and Broadway appearances, but it wasn't until the 1960s that he rose to prominence. His breakthrough role came in 1967 with Barefoot in the Park, opposite Jane Fonda, followed by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in 1969, which catapulted him to stardom. Redford's cinematic genius is not confined to acting alone; he proved his mettle as a director with his debut film, Ordinary People, which won him an Academy Award for Best Director in 1980. Beyond his on-screen endeavors, Redford's commitment to independent cinema is remarkable. In 1981, he established the Sundance Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of independent filmmakers and theater artists. The institute's annual Sundance Film Festival has become a pivotal event in showcasing independent films from around the globe. Whether as an actor, director, or advocate for independent cinema, Robert Redford's contributions have undeniably shaped and enriched the landscape of American and global cinema.
