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Pierre Berton
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Pierre Berton
Homepage
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/authors/2215/pierre-berton
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1920-07-12,Whitehorse - Yukon Territory - Canada
Gender
Male
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.

Filmography

5.5

City of Gold
1957-05-02

Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview

8.5

Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview
1971-12-09

The Dionne Quintuplets

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The Dionne Quintuplets
1978-11-19

0

The Hecklers
1975-01-01

Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive

0

Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive
1983-12-01

Niagara: A History of the Falls

0

Niagara: A History of the Falls
1999-01-31

4.083

Love Circles
1985-01-01

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey

7.3

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
2000-10-22

Trans Canada Summer

0

Trans Canada Summer
1958-01-01

Dawn: A Charleston Legend

8

Dawn: A Charleston Legend
2022-06-16

Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights

0

Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights
1958-01-01

Because They Are Different

0

Because They Are Different
1964-01-01

The Pierre Berton Show

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The Pierre Berton Show
1962-09-01

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Folio
1955-09-25

The National Dream

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The National Dream
1974-03-03

3.5

Life and Times
1996-10-04

6

Telescope
1963-07-01