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Pierre Berton

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1920-07-12

Place of Birth

Whitehorse - Yukon Territory - Canada

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.

Also Known For

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City of Gold

May 02, 1957

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85

Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview

Dec 09, 1971

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Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive

Dec 01, 1983

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NA

The Dionne Quintuplets

Nov 19, 1978

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NA

The Hecklers

Jan 01, 1975

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NA

Niagara: A History of the Falls

Jan 31, 1999

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Love Circles

Jan 01, 1985

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73

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey

Oct 22, 2000

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NA

Trans Canada Summer

Jan 01, 1958

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NA

Dawn: A Charleston Legend

Jun 16, 2022

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NA

Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights

Jan 01, 1958

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NA

Because They Are Different

Jan 01, 1964

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NA

The Pierre Berton Show

Sep 01, 1962

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NA

The National Dream

Mar 03, 1974

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NA

Folio

Sep 25, 1955

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Life and Times

Oct 04, 1996

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60

Telescope

Jul 01, 1963