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...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Dawn: A Charleston Legend
2022
as Self (archive footage)
In 1968, Gordon Langley Hall claimed he was a woman misdiagnosed as male at birth because of a genital defect. To correct this, Gordon underwent one o...
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
2000
as Self - Interviewer (archive footage)
Documentary on the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, with a focus on the production of his unfinished film Game of Death. Using interviews and behin...
Niagara: A History of the Falls
1999
as Self - Author
The history of Niagara Falls and the people that made it famous.
Niagara: A History of the Falls
1999
Author, Writer
The history of Niagara Falls and the people that made it famous.
Love Circles
1985
as Count Crespi
French erotic auteur Gerard Kikoine makes the world his canvas in this sexy roundelay of intimate encounters across the globe. Following a pack of cig...
Raoul Wallenberg: Buried Alive
1983
as Narrator (voice)
A profile of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, the film covers his role in saving the lives of Jewish refugees from the Holocaust, as well as explori...
The Secret World of OG
1983
Book
The Secret World of Og is a children's adventure about three young girls who venture into an underground cavern beneath their playhouse to look for th...
The Dionne Quintuplets
1978
as Narrator
In 1934, Elzire Dionne delivered five identical girls. The Dionne Quintuplets follows Cecile, Emilie, Marie, Yvonne and Annette through twenty-one yea...
The Hecklers
1975
as Self - "Unknown Cartoonist"
An imaginative history of editorial cartooning in Canada. The documentary provides a witty take on Canada's history through the eyes of political cart...
Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview
1971
as Self - Interviewer
A priceless gem from the fine folks at The Internet Archive: Bruce Lee’s only existing television interview, from 1971. Martial arts expert Bruce Lee ...
Because They Are Different
1964
as Narrator (voice)
This short documentary explores issues surrounding the integration of Canadian Indigenous people into social institutions such as the non-Indigenous s...
Trans Canada Summer
1958
as Narrator
The camera traces the Trans-Canada Highway, unveiling Canada's people, resources, and diverse geography from east to west. It showcases remarkable eng...
Women on the March: The Struggle for Equal Rights
1958
as Self - Narrator (voice)
This feature film in two parts is an exploration of the women's suffrage movement. Spearheaded by women like Emmeline Pankhurst, founder of the Women'...
City of Gold
1957
as Narrator (voice)
This classic short film depicts the Klondike gold rush at its peak, when would-be prospectors struggled through harsh conditions to reach the fabled g...
City of Gold
1957
Writer
This classic short film depicts the Klondike gold rush at its peak, when would-be prospectors struggled through harsh conditions to reach the fabled g...
Zaza
1956
Writer
Around 1900, Zaza was the undisputed star of the "Variétés parisiennes". Bonded with pianist Cascard, she indulges in adventures and falls in love wit...