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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.
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- wc Gender: Male
- calendar_month Birth Date: 1920-07-12
- event Death Date 2004-11-30
- school Known for: Acting
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- info Birth Place Whitehorse - Yukon Territory - Canada
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smart_display Movies and TV shows by Pierre Berton
5.5
City of Gold
1957-05-02
8.5
Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview
1971-12-09
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The Dionne Quintuplets
1978-11-19
0
The Hecklers
1975-01-01
0
Niagara: A History of the Falls
1999-01-31
0
Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive
1983-12-01
4.6
Love Circles
1985-01-01
7.3
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
2000-10-22
0
Trans Canada Summer
1958-01-01
0
The Pierre Berton Show
1962-09-01
0
The National Dream
1974-03-03
0
Folio
1955-09-25
3.5
Life and Times
1996-10-04
6
Telescope
1963-07-01
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City of Gold
1957-05-02
6
Niagara: A History of the Falls
1999-01-31
6
Niagara: A History of the Falls
1999-01-31
6
Zaza
1956-10-03
6
Weekend Special
1977-09-10
6
Klondike
1960-10-10
6
The National Dream
1974-03-03
6
Folio
1955-09-25
6
The Secret World of Og
2006-09-06
6
Weekend Special
1977-09-10
6
American Experience
1988-10-04
6
The Pierre Berton Show
1962-09-01
6
The Secret World of Og
2006-09-06