Michael Hirsh

Born: 1948-04-07, Brussels, Belgium

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

• Caillou (1997)
• Johnny Test (2005)
• Gargoyles (1994)
• Little Bear (1995)
• Franklin (1997)
• Rolie Polie Olie (1998)
• Braceface (2001)
• The Magic School Bus (1994)
• Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends (2004)
• Clone High (2002)
• George and Martha (1999)
• Pippi Longstocking (1997)
• Stickin' Around (1996)
• The Doodlebops (2005)
• Rupert (1991)
• Mister Pencil Draws The Line
• The Great Canadian Comic Books! (1971)