Pierre Berton

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

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey

as Self - Interviewer (archive footage)

Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview

as Self - Interviewer

City of Gold

as Narrator (voice)

Love Circles

as Count Crespi

Life and Times

as Self

Telescope

as Self

The Dionne Quintuplets

as Narrator

The Hecklers

as Self - "Unknown Cartoonist"

Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive

as Narrator (voice)

Niagara: A History of the Falls

as Self - Author