Pierre Berton
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.
Acting
Movie
Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview
as Self - Interviewer
1971
Movie
Love Circles
as Count Crespi
1985
Movie
City of Gold
as Self - Narrator (voice)
1957
TV
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
1962
TV
Life and Times
as Self
1996
Movie
Trans Canada Summer
as Narrator
1958
TV
Telescope
as Self
1963
Movie
The Dionne Quintuplets
as Narrator
1978
Movie
The Hecklers
as Self - "Unknown Cartoonist"
1975
Movie
Niagara: A History of the Falls
as Self - Author
1999
Movie
Dawn: A Charleston Legend
as Self (archive footage)
2022
TV
Folio
1955
TV
The National Dream
as Host
1974
Movie
Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive
as Narrator (voice)
1983
Movie
Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights
as Self - Narrator (voice)
1958
Movie
Because They Are Different
as Narrator (voice)
1964
TV
The Pierre Berton Show
as Self - Host
1962
Crew
TV
American Experience
Book
1988
Movie
City of Gold
Writer
1957
TV
Weekend Special
Writer
1977
TV
Klondike
Writer
1960
Movie
The Secret World of Og
Book
1983
Movie
Niagara: A History of the Falls
Author
1999
Movie
Zaza
Writer
1956
TV
The National Dream
Writer
1974
TV
Folio
Writer
1955
TV
The Secret World of Og
Writer
2006
TV
The Pierre Berton Show
Creator
1962