About
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.
Known for
Friday the 13thMovie • 1980
CaillouSeries • 1997
Johnny TestSeries • 2005
GargoylesSeries • 1994
Max & RubySeries • 2002
ArthurSeries • 1996
Rolie Polie OlieSeries • 1998
Little BearSeries • 1995
CyberchaseSeries • 2002
BeetlejuiceSeries • 1989
FranklinSeries • 1997
Eek! The CatSeries • 1992
The Magic School BusSeries • 1994
The Care BearsSeries • 1985
PecolaSeries • 2001
BracefaceSeries • 2001
Inspector GadgetSeries • 2015
Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty AdventuresSeries • 2010
Clone HighSeries • 2002
PaddingtonMovie • 2014
Donkey Kong CountrySeries • 1998
RupertSeries • 1991
Pippi LongstockingSeries • 1997
Miss Spider's Sunny Patch FriendsSeries • 2004