Actor
Donald Brittain
Biography

Donald Brittain, a revered Canadian figure, remains cherished for his genuine nature and unparalleled storytelling. He created over 100 acclaimed films, like "Volcano" (1976) portraying Malcolm Lowry and "Paperland" (1979) exposing Canadian bureaucrats. His breakthrough came with "Fields of Sacrifice" (1963), marking a shift in his career. Brittain's legacy isn't just his films; his camaraderie and perfectionism left a lasting impact at the National Film Board. Two decades after his passing, his ...

Known For
Acting
1989 -- The Magical Eye | Self
1986 -- Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame | Narrator
1986 -- The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle | Narrator
1986 -- Mobility | Narrator
1985 -- First Stop, China |
1980 -- The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten | Self - Narrator (voice)
1979 -- Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed | Narrator (voice)
1979 -- Canada Vignettes: Wop May | Narrator
1978 -- The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power | Narrator
1978 -- The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors | Narrator
1976 -- Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry | Narrator (voice)
1975 -- Whistling Smith | Narrator
1974 -- King of the Hill | Self - Narrator
1968 -- Juggernaut | Narrator (voice)
1967 -- What on Earth! | Narrator
1966 -- Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen | Narrator
1966 -- Stravinsky | Narrator
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