William Talman Jr.

TV Actor

Birthday February 4, 1915

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Michigan

DEATH DATE Aug 30, 1968 (53)

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About

American actor best known for his role as Hamilton Burger on the CBS series Perry Mason.

Before Fame

He founded the drama club at his high school and acted in college at Dartmouth and the University of Michigan.

Trivia

He was the first actor to join the American Cancer Society's anti-smoking campaign.

Family Life

He was married to Lynda Carter from 1942 to 1952, Barbara Read from 1953 to 1959, and Margaret Flanagan from 1961 to 1968. He had five children overall.

Associated With

Raymond Burr starred alongside him as the title character Perry Mason.