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












