Peter Mansbridge

Acting

Peter Mansbridge

Born 1948-07-06 · London, England, UK

Peter Mansbridge OC (born July 6, 1948), is an English-born Canadian retired news anchor. From 1988 to 2017, he was chief correspondent for CBC News and anchor of The National, CBC Television's flagship nightly newscast. He was also host of CBC News Network's Mansbridge One on One. Mansbridge has received many awards and accolades for his journalistic work including an honorary doctorate from Mount Allison University where he served as chancellor until the end of 2017. On September 5, 2016, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation announced that Mansbridge would be stepping down as chief correspondent and anchor on July 1, 2017, following coverage of Canada's 150th anniversary celebrations.

Acting credits

Zootopia 2 poster
7.7

After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

Zootopia 2

2025

Zootopia poster
7.8

Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case - even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.

Zootopia

2016

John Candy: I Like Me poster
7.8

Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.

John Candy: I Like Me

2025

Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe poster
7.6

Kindness, creativity, inclusivity, and a touch of magic makes the world a brighter place. Explore the story and impact of Canadian entertainer Ernie Coombs and his iconic series, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations.

Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe

2023

April One poster
9.0

An emotionally troubled man named David takes a minister hostage. John, a police superintendent tries to negotiate with David's demands while fending off attempts by the Canadian Mounties to take over the situation and shoot David.

April One

1994

Trudeau poster
8.2

This docu-drama spans fifteen turbulent years in the political and personal life of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, one of the most enigmatic and polarizing Prime Ministers in Canadian history. The film explores the many facets of his character and his vision for his country which has both inspired and frustrated Canadians.

Trudeau

2002

A Merry Murdoch Christmas poster
7.6

While investigating the murder of a rich benefactor and the theft of children's presents at a Christmas charity pageant, Murdoch discovers suggestions that a Christmas monster, a Krampus, may be involved. A Merry Murdoch Christmas is the first stand-alone two hour Christmas special that aired on December 21, 2015 in Canada, and on December 20, 2015 in France.

A Merry Murdoch Christmas

2015

Heritage Minutes: D-Day poster
NR

On June 6, 1944, Canadian Forces landed on Juno Beach. D-Day, as this day would become known, was the largest amphibious invasion of all time, led to the liberation of France, and marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War.

Heritage Minutes: D-Day

2019

That Never Happened: Canada's First National Internment Operations poster
NR

The documentary tells the little known story of thousands of Ukrainian and Eastern Europeans that were interned in Canadian camps during the First World War.

That Never Happened: Canada's First National Internment Operations

2018

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NR

Documentary follows the come-back attempt of Canadian stunt performer Ken Carter, and his untimely demise at Westgate Speedway in the fall of 1983. The documentary made use of jump footage that sat in storage unused for thirty years.

Ken Carter: Stuntman to the End

2014

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NR

Captures the highlights of the weekend in July of 2000 when 80 of the world's tall ships arrived in Halifax Harbour before the start of the race back across the Atlantic Ocean for a trans-Atlantic race.

The Tall Ships in Canada

2000

Heritage Minutes: Liberation of the Netherlands poster
NR

Between 1944 and 1945, the Canadian Army was given the important yet deadly task of liberating the Netherlands.

Heritage Minutes: Liberation of the Netherlands

2020

The Way You See It: With Peter Mansbridge poster
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Peter Mansbridge travels the country to talk to Canadians about what's on their minds on the eve of an election.

The Way You See It: With Peter Mansbridge

2019

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In Search of a Perfect World is a documentary marking the 70th anniversary of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at a moment when the very idea seems in peril.

In Search of a Perfect World