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 93
Producer 77
Movies 47
TV Shows 46
Writer 8
self 3
Director 3
Creator 1
Inspector Gadget (2015)
Paddington (2014)
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)
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)
Donkey Kong Country: The Legend of the Crystal Coconut (1997)
Pippi Longstocking (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)
Malice (1993)
Dog City (1992)
Eek! The Cat (1992)
Rupert (1991)
Beetlejuice (1989)
Babar: The Movie (1989)
Rocket Boy (1989)
Babar (1989)
The Wild Puffalumps (1988)
T and T (1988)
Burglar (1987)
The Care Bears (1985)
Rock & Rule (1983)
Friday the 13th (1980)
Easter Fever (1980)
A Cosmic Christmas (1977)
Super Joe (1971)
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Known ForProduction
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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