Michael Hirsh

Known for ProductionBorn 1948-04-07 (age 78)Brussels, Belgium

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Committed

Funky Squad

Clifford's Fun with Letters

Moville Mysteries

Blaster's Universe

Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures

The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police

Lost Heroes

Max & Ruby's Halloween

Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids

Gargoyles

Stickin' Around

The Making of Rock & Rule

George and Martha

Tales from the Cryptkeeper

Donkey Kong Country

Cyberchase

The Magic School Bus

Redwall: The Movie

Easter Fever

Clone High

Beetlejuice

Maggie and the Ferocious Beast

Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse

Paddington

Rupert

The Secret of the Unicorn

Timothy Goes to School

Elliot Moose

Arthur

Donkey Kong Country: The Legend of the Crystal Coconut

Little Bear

Waynehead

Bob and Margaret

Cadillacs and Dinosaurs

Eek! The Cat

The Crab with the Golden Claws

Red Rackham's Treasure

Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet

Romie-0 and Julie-8

Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends

The Doodlebops

T and T

The Devil and Daniel Mouse

Franklin

Busytown Mysteries

Braceface

The Little Bear Movie