Actor · Writer · Author · Book
Born Jul 12, 1920 · Whitehorse - Yukon Territory - Canada
Active 1955–2004 · Awards: Companion of the Order of Canada, Order of Ontario, Responsibility in Journalism Award, Canada's Walk of Fame, Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction, Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction, Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction, Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour
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.