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Pierre Berton

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Pierre Berton

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jul 12, 1920 (106 years old)

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

Acting
2022Dawn: A Charleston LegendSelf (archive footage)
1999Niagara: A History of the FallsSelf - Author
1996Life and TimesSelf
1985Love CirclesCount Crespi
1983Raoul Wallenberg: Buried AliveNarrator (voice)
1978The Dionne QuintupletsNarrator
1975The HecklersSelf - "Unknown Cartoonist"
1974The National DreamHost
1971Bruce Lee: The Lost InterviewSelf - Interviewer
1964Because They Are DifferentNarrator (voice)
1963TelescopeSelf
1962The Pierre Berton ShowSelf - Host
1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
1958Trans Canada SummerNarrator
1958Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal RightsSelf - Narrator (voice)
1957City of GoldSelf - Narrator (voice)
1955Folio
Writing
2006The Secret World of OgWriter
1999Niagara: A History of the FallsAuthor
1999Niagara: A History of the FallsWriter
1988American ExperienceBook
1983The Secret World of OgBook
1977Weekend SpecialBook
1977Weekend SpecialWriter
1974The National DreamWriter
1960KlondikeWriter
1957City of GoldWriter
1956ZazaWriter
1955FolioWriter