About

Known credits:
18
Birthday:
1920-07-12
Place of birth:
Whitehorse - Yukon Territory - Canada
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Pierre Berton

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting
2000 Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey Actor Self - Interviewer (archive footage) 61
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1999 Niagara: A History of the Falls Actor Self - Author N/A
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1985 Love Circles Actor Count Crespi 58
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1983 Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive Actor Narrator (voice) N/A
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1978 The Dionne Quintuplets Actor Narrator N/A
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1975 The Hecklers Actor Self - "Unknown Cartoonist" N/A
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1974 The National Dream Actor Host N/A
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1971 Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview Actor Self - Interviewer 60
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1962 The Pierre Berton Show Actor Self - Host N/A
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1958 Trans Canada Summer Actor Narrator N/A
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1957 City of Gold Actor Narrator (voice) 58
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Writing
2006 The Secret World of Og Writing Writer N/A
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1999 Niagara: A History of the Falls Writing Writer N/A
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1999 Niagara: A History of the Falls Writing Author N/A
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1974 The National Dream Writing Writer N/A
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1960 Klondike Writing Writer 69
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1957 City of Gold Writing Writer 58
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1956 Zaza Writing Writer N/A
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