Pierre Berton

Known for ActingBorn 1920-07-12Died 2004-11-30Whitehorse - Yukon Territory - Canada

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Trans Canada Summer

Folio

The Hecklers

The National Dream

Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview

Dawn: A Charleston Legend

Zaza

Weekend Special

Telescope

Niagara: A History of the Falls

The Dionne Quintuplets

American Experience

The Merv Griffin Show

Klondike

The Secret World of Og

City of Gold

Life and Times

Love Circles

The Secret World of Og

Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive

Because They Are Different

The Pierre Berton Show

Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights