Michael Hirsh
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.
Behind the camera
- 2010Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty AdventuresProducer52 ep.
- 2007Busytown MysteriesProducer104 ep.
- 2005Johnny TestExecutive Producer234 ep.
- 2005The DoodlebopsExecutive Producer65 ep.
- 2004Miss Spider's Sunny Patch FriendsExecutive Producer83 ep.
- 2002Clone HighExecutive Producer13 ep.
- 2002Max & RubyExecutive Producer246 ep.
- 2002Moville MysteriesExecutive Producer26 ep.
- 2002CyberchaseProducer94 ep.
- 2001PecolaExecutive Producer26 ep.
- 2001BracefaceExecutive Producer26 ep.
- 2001CommittedExecutive Producer13 ep.
- 2000Marvin the Tap-Dancing HorseExecutive Producer26 ep.
- 2000Timothy Goes to SchoolProducer52 ep.
- 2000Maggie and the Ferocious BeastProducer117 ep.
- 1999Blaster's UniverseProducer13 ep.
- 1999Elliot MooseExecutive Producer13 ep.
- 1999George and MarthaExecutive Producer26 ep.
- 1998Rolie Polie OlieExecutive Producer78 ep.
- 1998Dumb BunniesExecutive Producer26 ep.
- 1998Donkey Kong CountryProducer40 ep.
- 1998Bob and MargaretExecutive Producer52 ep.
- 1997FranklinExecutive Producer130 ep.
- 1997Pippi LongstockingExecutive Producer26 ep.
- 1997The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance PoliceProducer24 ep.
- 1997CaillouExecutive Producer179 ep.
- 1996WayneheadProducer13 ep.
- 1996ArthurExecutive Producer78 ep.
- 1996Stickin' AroundExecutive Producer77 ep.
- 1996Blazing DragonsProducer39 ep.
- 1995Little BearExecutive Producer, Producer39 ep.
- 1995Funky SquadProducer7 ep.
- 1994GargoylesExecutive Producer52 ep.
- 1994Free WillyExecutive Producer21 ep.
- 1994The Magic School BusExecutive Producer52 ep.
- 1993The Terrible ThunderlizardsProducer1 ep.
- 1993Tales from the CryptkeeperProducer39 ep.
- 1993Cadillacs and DinosaursProducer13 ep.
- 1992Dog CityExecutive Producer31 ep.
- 1992Eek! The CatProducer112 ep.
- 1991RupertExecutive Producer65 ep.
- 1989BeetlejuiceProducer109 ep.
- 1989BabarProducer78 ep.
- 1988T and TCreator65 ep.
- 1985The Care BearsProducer76 ep.
Also known as: Mike Hirsh