Donald Brittain
DirectingBorn: 1928-06-10Place of Birth: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Biography
Donald Code Brittain, OC (June 10, 1928 – July 21, 1989), was a renown award winning Canadian film maker, especially with the National Film Board. He directed, wrote, narrated and produced over 100 films and documentaries. His breakthrough came with "Fields of Sacrifice" in 1963. Brittain's legacy isn't just his films; his camaraderie and perfectionism left a lasting impact and set the standard for professionalism at the National Film Board.
Known For
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On Guard For Thee
Narrator (voice)
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Narrator (voice)
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Narrator
What on Earth!
Narrator
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Canada Vignettes: Wop May
Narrator
King of the Hill
Self - Narrator
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Narrator
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
Narrator
Donald Brittain: Filmmaker
Self (archive footage)
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
Narrator