Pierre Berton
Known for Acting · 17 credits
- Born
- 1920-07-12
- Died
- 2004-11-30
- Place of birth
- Whitehorse - Yukon Territory - Canada
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.
Known For
TV Shows (6)
Movies (11)
Love Circles
1985
as Count Crespi
Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview
1971
as Self - Interviewer
The Hecklers
1975
as Self - "Unknown Cartoonist"
Trans Canada Summer
1958
as Narrator
Dawn: A Charleston Legend
2022
as Self (archive footage)
City of Gold
1957
as Self - Narrator (voice)
The Dionne Quintuplets
1978
as Narrator
Niagara: A History of the Falls
1999
as Self - Author
Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive
1983
as Narrator (voice)
Because They Are Different
1964
as Narrator (voice)
Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights
1958
as Self - Narrator (voice)
About Pierre Berton
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… With 17 credits spanning from 1955 to 2022, Pierre Berton has appeared in 11 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Pierre Berton Movies
- Love Circles (1985) — as Count Crespi
- Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview (1971) — as Self - Interviewer
- The Hecklers (1975) — as Self - "Unknown Cartoonist"
- Trans Canada Summer (1958) — as Narrator
- Dawn: A Charleston Legend (2022) — as Self (archive footage)
Where to Watch Pierre Berton Films
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