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Donald Brittain

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Jun 10 1928
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Death: Fri, Jul 21 1989
Donald Brittain is 61 years old
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Poster of Family: A Loving Look at CBC Radio
Family: A Loving Look at CBC Radio
Donald Brittain would have been no older than 61 in Family: A Loving Look at CBC Radio as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
Donald Brittain was 57 in The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Mobility
Mobility
Donald Brittain was 57 in Mobility as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
Donald Brittain was 57 in Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Donald Brittain was 57 in Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 08 1985
Poster of First Stop, China
First Stop, China
Donald Brittain was 56 in First Stop, China as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of The Accident
The Accident
Donald Brittain was 54 in The Accident as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of The Running Man
The Running Man
Donald Brittain was 52 in The Running Man as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 1981
Poster of Has Anybody Here Seen Canada?
Has Anybody Here Seen Canada?
Donald Brittain was 50 in Has Anybody Here Seen Canada? as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 1979
Poster of Canada Vignettes: Wop May
Canada Vignettes: Wop May
Donald Brittain was 50 in Canada Vignettes: Wop May as 'Script'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Donald Brittain was 50 in Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of The Dionne Quintuplets
The Dionne Quintuplets
Donald Brittain was 50 in The Dionne Quintuplets as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 19 1978
Poster of Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
Donald Brittain was 50 in Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle as 'Producer, Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1978
Poster of The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
Donald Brittain was 49 in The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
Donald Brittain was 49 in The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Small Is Beautiful: Impressions of Fritz Schumacher
Small Is Beautiful: Impressions of Fritz Schumacher
Donald Brittain was 49 in Small Is Beautiful: Impressions of Fritz Schumacher as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Henry Ford's America
Henry Ford's America
Donald Brittain was 49 in Henry Ford's America as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1977
Poster of His Worship, Mr. Montréal
His Worship, Mr. Montréal
Donald Brittain was 47 in His Worship, Mr. Montréal as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Donald Brittain was 47 in Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Whistling Smith
Whistling Smith
Donald Brittain was 46 in Whistling Smith as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1975
Poster of Scoggie
Scoggie
Donald Brittain was 46 in Scoggie as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Arctic IV
Arctic IV
Donald Brittain was 46 in Arctic IV as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Donald Brittain was 46 in King of the Hill as 'Director, Script'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1974
Poster of Dreamland: A History of Early Canadian Movies 1895-1939
Dreamland: A History of Early Canadian Movies 1895-1939
Donald Brittain was 45 in Dreamland: A History of Early Canadian Movies 1895-1939 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1974
Poster of Thunderbirds in China
Thunderbirds in China
Donald Brittain was 45 in Thunderbirds in China as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Grierson
Grierson
Donald Brittain was 45 in Grierson as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 13 1973
Poster of Starblanket
Starblanket
Donald Brittain was 44 in Starblanket as 'Producer, Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of The Apprentice
The Apprentice
Donald Brittain was 43 in The Apprentice as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1971
Poster of Tiger Child
Tiger Child
Donald Brittain was 41 in Tiger Child as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1970
Poster of The World Of Enrico Fermi
The World Of Enrico Fermi
Donald Brittain was 41 in The World Of Enrico Fermi as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Saul Alinsky Went to War
Saul Alinsky Went to War
Donald Brittain was 39 in Saul Alinsky Went to War as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 05 1968
Poster of Juggernaut
Juggernaut
Donald Brittain was 39 in Juggernaut as 'Story Consultant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Memorandum
Memorandum
Donald Brittain was 39 in Memorandum as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 1967
Poster of Creative Person: Leonard Cohen
Creative Person: Leonard Cohen
Donald Brittain was 38 in Creative Person: Leonard Cohen as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 26 1967
Poster of What on Earth!
What on Earth!
Donald Brittain was 38 in What on Earth! as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of A Trip Down Memory Lane
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Donald Brittain was 38 in A Trip Down Memory Lane as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 28 1966
Poster of Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Donald Brittain was 37 in Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 1966
Poster of Stravinsky
Stravinsky
Donald Brittain was 37 in Stravinsky as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Helicopter Canada
Helicopter Canada
Donald Brittain was 37 in Helicopter Canada as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Never a Backward Step
Never a Backward Step
Donald Brittain was 37 in Never a Backward Step as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Buster Keaton Rides Again
Buster Keaton Rides Again
Donald Brittain was 37 in Buster Keaton Rides Again as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1965
Poster of Fields of Sacrifice
Fields of Sacrifice
Donald Brittain was 35 in Fields of Sacrifice as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1964
Poster of Bethune
Bethune
Donald Brittain was 35 in Bethune as 'Writer, Director, Producer, Script'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of The Clouded Dawn
The Clouded Dawn
Donald Brittain was 34 in The Clouded Dawn as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1962
Poster of Everybody's Prejudiced
Everybody's Prejudiced
Donald Brittain was 32 in Everybody's Prejudiced as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Setting Fires for Science
Setting Fires for Science
Donald Brittain was 29 in Setting Fires for Science as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1958

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of On Guard For Thee
On Guard For Thee
Donald Brittain was 53+ in On Guard For Thee as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of For The Record
For The Record
Donald Brittain was 48+ in For The Record as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 1977