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Born Raymond William Stacy Burr on May 21, 1917 in New Westminster, British Columbia, he spent most of his early life traveling. As a youngster, his father moved his family to China, where the elder Burr worked as a trade agent. When the family returned to Canada, Raymond's parents separated. He and his mother moved to Vallejo, California, where she raised him with the aid of her parents. As he got older, Burr began to take jobs to support his mother, younger sister and younger brother. He took jobs as a ranch hand in Roswell, New Mexico; as a deputy sheriff; a photo salesman; and even as a nightclub singer.

During World War II, he served in the United States Navy. In Okinawa, he was shot in the stomach and sent home. In 1946, Burr made his film debut in San Quentin (1946). From there, he appeared in more than 90 films before landing the titular character on Perry Mason (1957), the role for which he was best-known. Decades later, he reprised the role opposite former co-star Barbara Hale in a series of NBC television movies. At age 65, he returned to teaching drama as a professor of theatre at Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park.

After a brave battle with cancer, Burr died at age 76 on September 12, 1993 at his ranch home in Geyserville, Sonoma County, California. Married once, the union ended in divorce. He had no children.

Kristin Lehman is an award-winning film and television actress, producer and director. She most recently starred as a series regular in the Netflix series Midnight Mass (2021), and had a recurring part in Grey's Anatomy (2005).

Other work includes 4 seasons of the police procedural drama Motive (2013), the first 2 seasons of AMC's critically praised The Killing (2011), and played the lead in the Netflix series, Altered Carbon (2018).

Other series regular credits include Killer Instinct (2005), Strange World (1999), The Outer Limits (1995) and Tilt (2005).

With over 290 episodes of television and roughly 36,000 hours logged on sets as a lead actress, Kristin developed a deep, connected understanding of both sides of the camera. As a director, she brings with her a natural fluidity between character, narrative, and script. Along with this, she brings expert knowledge of the camera, helping to create an evocative visual language.

Kirstin holds the distinction of being the first Canadian actress to headline, direct, and actively produce a Canadian network television show for 4 seasons, on the joint CTV/ NBCU production, Motive (2013).

With her dual background, Kristin has a natural flair, which enables She works across a variety of narrative genres and styles. Over the course of her 25-year career as an in-demand leading actress, Kristin's worked alongside and opposite some of her generation's most exciting actors, including Colin Firth, Benicio Del Toro, and Helen Mirren.

She's had the pleasure of observing award-winning directors first-hand, working closely with Oscar®(TM) winners, Patty Jenkins (The Killing (2011), Monster (2003), Wonder Woman (2017)) and Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects (1995), Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) Edge of Tomorrow (2014)), as well has countless talented veteran and award-winning episodic television directors. Kirstin's years of work in front of the camera, allows her to transfer naturally into the skill of directing with a seasoned and audience-pleasing cinematic eye.

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Kristin Lehman's an award-winning film and television actress, producer and director. She most recently starred as a series' regular in the Netflix series Midnight Mass (2021), and recurred in Grey's Anatomy (2005).

Other work includes 4 seasons of the police procedural drama Motive (2013), the first 2 seasons of AMC's critically heralded The Killing (2011), and playing the lead in the Netflix series, Altered Carbon (2018).

Other series regular credits include Killer Instinct (2005), Strange World (1999), The Outer Limits (1995) and Tilt (2005).

With over 290 episodes of television and roughly 36,000 hours logged on sets as a lead actress, Kristin's developed a deep, connected understanding of both sides of the camera. As a director, she brings with her a natural commitment to character, narrative, and script. Along with this, she brings expert knowledge of the camera, helping to create an evocative visual language.

Kirstin holds the distinction of being the first Canadian actress to headline, direct, and actively produce a Canadian network television show for 4 seasons, on the joint CTV/ NBCU production, Motive. With her dual background, Kristin innately recognizes how to be of service to the script, a cast, and a crew-to create both the best experiences for her team and the finest production of the stories she must tell. She works across a variety of narrative genres and styles. Over the course of her 25-year career as an in-demand leading actress, Kristin has worked alongside and opposite some of her generation's most exciting actors, including Colin Firth, Benicio Del Toro, and Helen Mirren.

She's had the pleasure of observing award-winning directors first-hand, working closely with Oscar®(TM) winners, Patty Jenkins (The Killing (2011), Monster (2003), Wonder Woman (2017)) and Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects (1995), Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) Edge of Tomorrow (2014)), as well has countless talented veteran and award-winning episodic television directors. Kirstin's years of work in front of the camera, allows her to transfer naturally into the skill of directing with a seasoned and audience-pleasing cinematic eye.

Tyler Johnston is a Canadian actor known for a variety of film and television roles, including that of Samandriel in season 8 of Supernatural.

As the foundations were laid for the young actor, Johnston was placed in the lead role of Ren McCormack in his high school production of Footloose. With so much ahead of him, Johnston first appeared in a number of minor roles, soon landing several recurring roles in series including Zixx: Level Two, Godiva's and Reunion. Other notable credits include Smallville, V, and R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour.

Johnston is best known in Canada for the portrayal of Danny Lubbe in the HBO Canada comedy series Less Than Kind, and as Stewart in the hit television series Letterkenny, but as for the global fandom, it is Supernatural from which most would be more familiar with him, along with his role as Alexi Giffords in The Killing.

Having originally starred in the first season of the Supernatural, Johnston returned to the screen as a different character later on. In the role of Samandriel (aka Alfie), his recurring character in season 8 was a more touching tribute to the religious elements found throughout the series.

Johnston has most recently been seen as Matthew in the feature Rabbit, and has a number of other projects coming soon.

Brendan Fehr was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He and his two sisters were raised by his mother, a case manager at the Stony Mountain Correctional Institute. In Vancouver for a wedding in 1997, he dropped by Look Talent Management to inquire about quick-cash modelling assignments. Manager Jim Sheasgreen suggested he try TV acting instead. But a week later, he was up for a nine-line guest role on the high-school-at-sea series Breaker High. Then only days away from starting the University of Manitoba and planning to be a teacher, he heeded his mother's counsel that if he wanted to try acting, he should give it the full effort.

Nicholas Lea was born on 22 June 1962 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Vertical Limit (2000), The X-Files (1993) and Chaos (2005).

Aaron Douglas was born on 23 August 1971 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor, known for Battlestar Galactica (2004), Murder in a Small Town (2024) and Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016). He has been married to Jenny Douglas since 20 August 2011.

Patrick Gallagher was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, and grew up in Chilliwack, BC. He is of Irish and Chinese descent. Gallagher graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 1993. He began his career in Toronto working in the theater, in film and on television. In 2003 he gave a strong performance as Awkward Davies in Peter Weir's Oscar-nominated Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003). His next role was Det. Joe Finn in the seventh season of the highly acclaimed Canadian television drama Da Vinci's Inquest (1998), carrying that character into the new series Da Vinci's City Hall (2005). He will also be remembered as Gary the Bartender in Alexander Payne's multi-award-winning Sideways (2004).

He is a big supporter of the independent film scene, and has played numerous roles in projects by emerging filmmakers. He resides in Los Angeles, and is a dual US/Canadian citizen.

Chad Willett just wrapped the film Sgt. Fruit Fly playing an Afghanistan war vet. Also known for ABC's hit show Big Sky playing Jade Pettyjohn's father. His role as a creepy preacher in Beyond showed off his diversity and playing hubby to Toni Collette whilst fending off Simon Pegg in Hector and the Search for Happiness was a romcom romp. Classic titles such as House, Bones, NCIS, Colony, Charmed, Jack & Jill, The Chronicle, Joan of Arc, The Locket, The Cape, Alive are evidence of Chad's successful acting career spanning over 30 + years in the industry. Chad continues to produce alongside helping create the Gears of War gaming franchise for Microsoft and is currently working on Unwanted, Cradle of Storms and other films in development through his StoryLab production house.

Born in 1986, Alexz Spencer Johnson grew up in a family full of talent; five older siblings, most of whom were already involved in the acting or entertainment industry. Alexz first got her start singing for local shows and radio stations and, by the time she was 12, she landed the lead role of "Annie Thelen" on Disney Channel's original series, So Weird (1999). After showing off both her acting and singing talent on the show, she won the role of "Jude Harrison" on The N's Instant Star (2004), where she played a girl who won a talent show for her voice and song-writing talent. Alexz participated in much of the music-making on the show and put out four soundtracks (along with other artists in the later soundtracks, also who appeared on the show). During "Instant Star", Alexz also filmed her first feature, Final Destination 3 (2006) and, soon thereafter, made 2 made-for-TV movies on Lifetime: Devil's Diary (2007) and, most recently, Stranger with My Face (2009), both of which she starred as the lead. Alexz wrote and recorded her first solo album, "Voodoo", in Vancouver & Los Angeles, and released it in March 2010. For her second album release, Alexz obtained the necessary funds through fan donation."Let 'em Eat Cake" came out in October 2014.

Megan Charpentier was born in New Westminster, British Columbia. She began her career in commercials, and graduated to dramatic work by playing the role of a young Amanda Seyfried, first in JENNIFER'S BODY(2009) and again in RED RIDING HOOD (2011). Megan's breakthrough role was Guillermo Del Toro's MAMA (2013) directed by Andy Muschietti, and starring opposite Jessica Chastain and Nikolai Coster-Waldau. Other notable roles include Kate in THE SHACK (2017) opposite Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer, and Gretta in the adaptation of Stephen King's IT (2017), reprising her role once again in IT:CHAPTER TWO(2019). More recently, she starred in Paramount+'s DANGEROUS GAME, opposite Jon Voight, and will feature in the upcoming Canadian indie THE ISLAND BETWEEN TIDES. In her young career, Megan has held her own alongside many of Hollywood's seasoned stars, bringing compassion and honesty to a range of performances. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking and skiing.

Neil Grayston was born on 24 March 1981 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Warehouse 13 (2009), Godiva's (2005) and The True Heroines (2011).

Ryan McDonald was born on 5 August 1984 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Bad Blood (2017), Black Conflux (2019) and Fringe (2008).

Jenn MacLean-Angus was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. She is an actress, known for The Killing (2011), Brain on Fire (2016) and Blackstone (2009).

Casey Manderson was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is known for Nutshells (2017), When Life Was Good (2008) and The Ennead (2009).

Ingrid Torrance, actor, coach, producer, director, and author has appeared in numerous movies and television series since 1994. She has also been an acting teacher since 1995 and an on set and off set coach since 1998. Ingrid has worked on such shows as Once Upon a Time (2011), The Killing (2011), Fringe (2008), The Good Wife (2009), and Blade: The Series (2006). She has appeared in such films as Double Jeopardy (1999), Act of War (1998), Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), The Auburn Hills Breakdown (2008), and Driven to Kill (2009). Ingrid has been nominated for a Leo Award as Best Actress and was featured in Entertainment Weekly as a "Breakout" Actress.

Laurie Murdoch was born on 15 April 1958 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor, known for Spotlight (2015), The Mist (2017) and Rookie Blue (2010).

Erika-Shaye Gair found herself on set for the first time at barely four years old, in a Saturn Car commercial. The First A.D. asked her what she thought about doing this kind of work. Erika-Shaye nodded her head without hesitation and answered, "I love it!" Since then she has worked continuously in film/T.V. as a voice actor, landing roles with Nicholas Cage, Robin Williams and Kim Basinger. Now a teenager, she continues to perfect her talents as a performer. She has appeared in a number of T.V. series and continues her growing up years as the voice of Shiny and Annie on :Dinosaur Train".

When Erika-Shaye is not on set, in rehearsal or in school she can be found riding horses or volunteering for Circle F Horse Rescue Centre. She loves to help people in need and volunteers with her local Salvation Army soup kitchen and children's camps. She is also an accomplished musician who enjoys both jazz and classical trumpet. She loves to listen to Norwegian trumpet player Tine Thing Helselt.

Vanessa King was born on 19 September 1980 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. She is an actress, known for Edgemont (2000), Liar, Liar: Between Father and Daughter (1993) and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1997).

Terry David Mulligan was born on 30 June 1942 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor and writer, known for Disturbing Behavior (1998), Fantastic Four (2005) and Mystery, Alaska (1999).

Todd Caldecott was born on 21 January 1969 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Fear (1996), Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) and 21 Jump Street (1987).

Jianna Ballard, first starred on the small screen on 'Christy, Choices of the Heart: Part 2' in 2001, then progressed on to a bigger TV role in John Doe in 2002. She broke out onto the big screen in 2003, with the box office hit, Scary Movie 3. In 2004 she supported in " The Toothfairy". After that she settled down and worked mainly on the radio and in plays. With voice overs she has done a brats movie as well as many commercials on the radio.

John G. Lenic was born on 11 October 1974 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is a producer and production manager, known for Homecoming (2018), Altered Carbon (2018) and Mr. Robot (2015).

Eliza Faria was born in New Westminster, British Columbia on March 24, 2004. At age 2 she booked her first commercial with her older sister Mikayla. Since then she has booked many national commercials and has been cast in lead roles in short films that have gone to several film festivals. In 2011, Faria landed a small role in the television movie Magic Beyond Words: The JK Rowling Story and the television series R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour. She was excited to be cast in 2012 in her first supporting role in the television movie The Christmas Consultant and to have the opportunity to work with David Hasselhoff, Caroline Rhea and others.

She enjoys participation in Hip Hop dance and gymnastics, reading books, bike riding and playing with her friends.

Chris Wilding was born on 27 February 1978 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor, known for Scary Movie (2000), The Outer Limits (1995) and The Commish (1991).

Gary Hetherington was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor, known for Snowpiercer (2020), Season's Greetings (2016) and Masters of Horror (2005). He has been married to Deirdre Blades since 1 July 1979. They have one child.