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Pierre Berton

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.

Personal information

Birthday

1920-07-12

Birth Place

Whitehorse - Yukon Territory - Canada

Movies and TV shows :

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey

2000

7.3

Movie
Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview

Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview

1971

8.5

Movie
City of Gold

City of Gold

1957

5.5

Movie
poster

Folio

1955

0.0

TV
poster

Life and Times

1996

3.5

TV
Love Circles

Love Circles

1985

4.5

Movie
Niagara: A History of the Falls

Niagara: A History of the Falls

1999

0.0

Movie
Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive

Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive

1983

0.0

Movie
poster

Telescope

1963

6.0

TV
The Dionne Quintuplets

The Dionne Quintuplets

1978

0.0

Movie
The Hecklers

The Hecklers

1975

0.0

Movie
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The National Dream

1974

0.0

TV
poster

The Pierre Berton Show

1962

0.0

TV
Trans Canada Summer

Trans Canada Summer

1958

0.0

Movie