Biography
Michael Hirsh is a Canadian producer born in Brussels, Belgium to Polish parents. His parents met at a dance in Brussels after the Holocaust. His family relocated to Canada when he was three year old. He attended York University in Toronto, Ontario. In 1971, Hirsh co-founded the animation studio Nelvana. In 2000, Nelvana was purchased by Corus Entertainment. Hirsh held the position CEO of Nelvana until 2002. In 2003, he led a group which purchased the animation company Cinar Corporation, rebranding it Cookie Jar Entertainment. In 2012, DHX Media acquired Cookie Jar and appointed Hirsh as Executive Chairman and a board member. He stayed at the company until late 2015. In 2016, Hirsh launched a new animation-focused entertainment company, Wow! Unlimited Media.
Filmography
all 83
Producer 69
TV Shows 45
Movies 38
Writer 8
self 2
Director 2
Creator 1
Inspector Gadget (2015)
Paddington (2014)
Lost Heroes (2014)
Strawberry Shortcake: Growing Up Dreams (2011)
Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures (2010)
Doodlebops Rockin' Road Show (2010)
Gotta Catch Santa Claus (2008)
Busytown Mysteries (2007)
Johnny Test (2005)
The Doodlebops (2005)
Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends (2004)
Pecola (2003)
Clone High (2002)
Moville Mysteries (2002)
The Santa Claus Brothers (2002)
Max and Ruby (2002)
Cyberchase (2002)
Maurice Sendak's Little Bear: The Movie (2001)
Franklin's Magic Christmas (2001)
Braceface (2001)
Committed (2001)
Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse (2000)
Timothy Goes to School (2000)
Maggie and the Ferocious Beast (2000)
Blaster's Universe (1999)
Elliot Moose (1999)
George and Martha (1999)
Rolie Polie Olie (1998)
Dumb Bunnies (1998)
Donkey Kong Country (1998)
Bob and Margaret (1998)
Caillou (1998)
Franklin (1997)
Star Wars: Droids - The Pirates and the Prince (1997)
The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police (1997)
Donkey Kong Country: The Legend of the Crystal Coconut (1997)
Pippi Longstocking (1997)
Maurice Sendak's Little Bear: Meet Little Bear (1997)
Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted Village (1997)
Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods (1997)
Waynehead (1996)
Arthur (1996)
Stickin' Around (1996)
Blazing Dragons (1996)
Little Bear (1995)
Funky Squad (1995)
Free Willy (1994)
The Magic School Bus (1994)
The Terrible Thunderlizards (1993)
Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (1993)
Tales from the Cryptkeeper (1993)
Dog City (1992)
Eek! The Cat (1992)
Rupert (1991)
Beetlejuice (1989)
Babar: The Movie (1989)
Rocket Boy (1989)
Babar (1989)
Care Bears Nutcracker Suite (1988)
The Wild Puffalumps (1988)
T and T (1988)
Clifford's Fun with Letters (1988)
Madballs: Gross Jokes (1987)
Burglar (1987)
Madballs: Escape from Orb! (1986)
Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep (1986)
Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986)
The Care Bears Movie (1985)
Strawberry Shortcake Meets the Berrykins (1985)
The Adventures of the Get Along Gang (1984)
The Edison Twins (1984)
Strawberry Shortcake and the Baby Without a Name (1984)
The Magic of Herself the Elf (1983)
Strawberry Shortcake: Housewarming Surprise (1983)
The Making of Rock & Rule (1983)
Friday the 13th (1980)
Easter Fever (1980)
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet (1979)
Romie-0 and Julie-8 (1979)
The Devil and Daniel Mouse (1978)
A Cosmic Christmas (1977)
Voulez-vous coucher avec God? (1972)
The Great Canadian Comic Books! (1971)
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GenderMale
Birthday1948-04-07 (76 years old)
Birth PlaceBrussels, Belgium
CitizenshipsCanada
ResidencesToronto, Canada
Also Known As Mike Hirsh
AwardsThe T. M. Maple Award
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