Pierre Berton

Born: 1920-07-12

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.


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Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey

as Self - Interviewer (archive footage)
Released: 2000-10-22

Documentary on the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, with a focus on the production of his...

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Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview

as Self - Interviewer
Released: 1971-12-09

A priceless gem from the fine folks at The Internet Archive: Bruce Lee’s only existing...

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Love Circles

as Count Crespi
Released: 1985-01-01

French erotic auteur Gerard Kikoine makes the world his canvas in this sexy roundelay of...

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City of Gold

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 1957-05-02

This classic short film depicts the Klondike gold rush at its peak, when would-be prospectors...

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The Dionne Quintuplets

as Narrator
Released: 1978-11-19

In 1934, Elzire Dionne delivered five identical girls. The Dionne Quintuplets follows Cecile,...

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Niagara: A History of the Falls

as Self - Author
Released: 1999-01-31

The history of Niagara Falls and the people that made it famous.

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Trans Canada Summer

as Narrator
Released: 1958-01-01

The camera traces the Trans-Canada Highway, unveiling Canada's people, resources, and diverse...

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The Hecklers

as Self - "Unknown Cartoonist"
Released: 1975-01-01

An imaginative history of editorial cartooning in Canada. The documentary provides a witty take...

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Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 1983-12-01

A profile of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, the film covers his role in saving the lives of...

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Folio

as uncredited
First aired: 1955-09-25

Folio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in...

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The National Dream

as Host
First aired: 1974-03-03

A combination of documentary and dramatic reconstructions, depicting the conception and...

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The Pierre Berton Show

as Self - Host
First aired: 1962-09-01

The Pierre Berton Show was a television show hosted by Pierre Berton. It ran from 1962 to 1973,...

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