Production
Michael Hirsh
- Born
- Apr 7, 1948 · Age 78
- Place of birth
- Brussels, Belgium
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 3
- TV credits
- 0
- Directing credits
- 3
Also known as (1)
- Mike Hirsh
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…
