Quick Facts
Born:
1920-07-12
Birthplace:
Whitehorse - Yukon Territory - Canada
Credits:
17 Total Roles
Pierre Berton
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Biography
Pierre Francis de Marigny Berton (July 12, 1920 – November 30, 2004) was a Canadian writer, journalist and broadcaster. Berton wrote 50 best-selling books, mainly about Canadiana, Canadian history and popular culture. He also wrote critiques of mainstream religion, anthologies, children's books and historical works for youth. He was a reporter and war correspondent, an editor at Maclean's Magazine and The Toronto Star and, for 39 years, a guest on the TV series Front Page Challenge. Hosting "The Pierre Berton Show" from 1962-1973, he showcased his talents as a broadcaster.
His debut novel "Klondike" (1958), delved into the gold rush, drawing from his father's experiences. Known for narrating Canadian history, Berton's works balance the nation's triumphs and darker aspects, earning him prestigious awards like the Stephen Leacock Medal and multiple Governor General's Awards. He was a founder of the Writers' Trust of Canada, and won many honours and awards
His legacy endures through the Pierre Berton Award, honouring exceptional presentations of Canadian history.
His debut novel "Klondike" (1958), delved into the gold rush, drawing from his father's experiences. Known for narrating Canadian history, Berton's works balance the nation's triumphs and darker aspects, earning him prestigious awards like the Stephen Leacock Medal and multiple Governor General's Awards. He was a founder of the Writers' Trust of Canada, and won many honours and awards
His legacy endures through the Pierre Berton Award, honouring exceptional presentations of Canadian history.
Known For
Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview
Self - Interviewer
Love Circles
Count Crespi
City of Gold
Self - Narrator (voice)
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
Life and Times
Self
Trans Canada Summer
Narrator
Dawn: A Charleston Legend
Self (archive footage)
Telescope
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dawn: A Charleston Legend MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1999 | Niagara: A History of the Falls MOVIE | Self - Author |
| 1996 | Life and Times TV | Self |
| 1985 | Love Circles MOVIE | Count Crespi |
| 1983 | Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive MOVIE | Narrator (voice) |
| 1978 | The Dionne Quintuplets MOVIE | Narrator |
| 1975 | The Hecklers MOVIE | Self - "Unknown Cartoonist" |
| 1974 | The National Dream TV | Host |
| 1971 | Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview MOVIE | Self - Interviewer |
| 1964 | Because They Are Different MOVIE | Narrator (voice) |