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.
City of Gold
(Narrator (voice))
Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview
(Self - Interviewer)
The Dionne Quintuplets
(Narrator)
The Hecklers
(Self - "Unknown Cartoonist")
Niagara: A History of the Falls
(Self - Author)
Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive
(Narrator (voice))
Love Circles
(Count Crespi)
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
(Self - Interviewer (archive footage))
Trans Canada Summer
(Narrator)
The Pierre Berton Show
(Self - Host)
Folio
The National Dream
(Host)
Life and Times
(Self)
Telescope
(Self)
City of Gold
(Writer)
Niagara: A History of the Falls
(Author)
Niagara: A History of the Falls
(Writer)
Zaza
(Writer)
Folio
(Writer)
Klondike
(Writer)
The National Dream
(Writer)
The Secret World of Og
(Writer)
Weekend Special
(Book)
Weekend Special
(Writer)
American Experience
(Book)
The Pierre Berton Show
(Creator)
The Secret World of Og
(Creator)