Pierre Berton
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.
Filmography
Dawn: A Charleston Legend
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Niagara: A History of the Falls
1999
as Self - Author
Love Circles
1985
as Count Crespi
Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive
1983
as Narrator (voice)
The Dionne Quintuplets
1978
as Narrator
The Hecklers
1975
as Self - "Unknown Cartoonist"
Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview
1971
as Self - Interviewer
- No poster
Because They Are Different
1964
as Narrator (voice)
Trans Canada Summer
1958
as Narrator
Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights
1958
as Self - Narrator (voice)
City of Gold
1957
as Self - Narrator (voice)