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.
Born: July 12, 1920 in Whitehorse - Yukon Territory - Canada
Died: November 30, 2004 (Age 84)
Streaming Sources for all Pierre Berton Movies & TV ShowsTitle | Rating | Job | Role(s) | Year |
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Movie | Actor | Narrator | 1958 | |
Movie | Actor | Self - Interviewer | 1971 | |
Movie | Actor | Self - "Unknown Cartoonist" | 1975 | |
Movie | Actor | Count Crespi | 1985 | |
Movie | Actor | Self - Interviewer (archive footage) | 2000 | |
TV Show | Actor | Self - Host 10 Episodes | 1962 | |
TV Show | Actor | 1 Episode | 1955-1959 | |
TV Show | Actor | Self 24 Episodes | 1996-2007 | |
Short Film | Actor | Narrator (voice) | 1957 | |
Movie | Actor | Narrator | 1978 | |
Movie | Actor | Self - Author | 1999 | |
Limited Series | Actor | Host 7 Episodes | 1974 | |
Movie | Writing | Writer | 1956 | |
TV Show | Writing | Book, Writer 2 Episodes | 1977-1995 | |
TV Show | Writing | Book 1 Episode | 1987 | |
TV Show | Writing | Writer 17 Episodes | 1960-1961 | |
TV Show | Writing | Writer, Creator 9 Episodes | 2006 | |
TV Show | Creator | Creator | 1962 | |
TV Show | Writing | Writer 20 Episodes | 1955-1959 | |
Short Film | Writing | Writer | 1957 | |
Movie | Writing | Author, Writer | 1999 | |
Limited Series | Writing | Writer 7 Episodes | 1974 | |
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