Biografia
Born on January 28, 1988, Bernie is a natural to the world of television and entertainment. Before becoming a television news anchor, correspondent, contributor, producer, and live television host, he initially started out as an actor. He took the first step at the age of 12 in community theater. Just one year later, Bernie moved to Nova Scotia, Canada to attend boarding school where he continued this trend, following his passion, and was involved in an extensive number of middle and high school theatrical productions.
After graduating from King's-Edgehill School, a private co-ed boarding preparatory school in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada, ambitious and determined, Bernie continued to further expand his acting career. He initially attended Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada pursuing a degree in Mass Communications, Political Science, and Journalism before transferring to Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. At Dalhousie University he continued to pursue degrees in Journalism, Mass Communication, and Political Science. While in university he further continued to vamp up his acting resume, expanding his training and continued his theatrical career with moderate success.
Soon after, he crossed over onto television and film as an actor, his first on screen role coming in the form of a "Patient" in the Award Winning Short, "Nostalgic". Shortly thereafter, he starred in several film and television roles. Some of his initial credits include: "Ted Styles" in the Award Winning "Ne'er Do Wells (2011)"; "Melnak" in the Award Winning "Saint Sanguinus (2012)"; "Donald" in the Award Winning "Gravity's Pull (2011)"; "Logan Winthrup" in "Chaos"; "Mark" in "Heroine"; and "Adam Petraceck" "Shattered".
Due to his exemplary work, Bernie is now a six time Award Winning Actor: "Gravity's Pull" (Halifax 31st Atlantic Film Festival 2011), "Ne'er Do Wells" (Valley Film Festival 2012), and "Saint Sanguinus" (La Jolla, California Film Festival 2012) & (Accolade - Film, Television, & TV Video Awards 2012).
Following a successful stint with acting, Bernie found his true calling as a television news network broadcaster, correspondent and producer. Bernie, although no longer an actor, continues his hard work in a different manner. He inspires and touches the lives of millions out there by keeping people informed and up to the minute with what is happening around the world today. His most notable work is for companies like: CNN, CBS News, CBS News Live, NBC, and NBCUniversal.
