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Pierre Berton
Actor, Writer, Additional Credits
Born July 12, 1920Died November 30, 2004 (84 years)
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.
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.
Filmography
| 2022 | Dawn: A Charleston Legend · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2012 | I Am Bruce Lee · as Self - Interviewing Bruce Lee (segment Bruce Lee - The Lost Interview) |
| 2005 | Escape to Canada · as Self |
| 2004 | The Greatest Canadian (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | Rick Mercer Report (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2000 | Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey · as Self - Interviewer (archive Footage) |
| 1996 | Life and Times (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview · as Self - Interviewer |
| 1980 | The Alan Thicke Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | The Hecklers · as Self - "unknown Cartoonist" |
| 1965 | Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen · as Self (panel Interviewer) |
| 1963 | Telescope (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1957 | The Jack Paar Tonight Show (TV Series) · as Self |