Donald Brittain
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
- Directing
- Born
- 1928-06-10 · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Died
- 1989-07-21
Known for
- Buster Keaton Rides Again (1965) — Writer
- What on Earth! (1967) — Narrator
- Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen (1966) — Narrator
- Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry (1976) — Narrator (voice)
- A Trip Down Memory Lane (1966) — Producer
- The Apprentice (1971) — Producer
- Memorandum (1967) — Director
- Helicopter Canada (1966) — Writer
- Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle (1978) — Producer
- Whistling Smith (1975) — Narrator
- Stravinsky (1966) — Narrator
- Canada Vignettes: Wop May (1979) — Narrator
- Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks (1985) — Narrator
- Grierson (1973) — Writer
- The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle (1986) — Narrator
- The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power (1978) — Narrator