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Michael Hirsh

Producer, Director, Editor, Writer, Additional CreditsBorn April 7, 1948 (76 years)
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.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • Babar
  • Franklin
  • Babar: The Movie
  • Babar: King of the Elephants
  • Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures
  • Franklin and the Green Knight: The Movie
  • Franklin's Magic Christmas
  • Back to School with Franklin
Known For
  • Paddington
  • The Magic School Bus
  • Malice
  • Johnny Test
  • Gargoyles
  • Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
  • Caillou
  • The Adventures of Tintin
  • Eek! the Cat
  • Max & Ruby
  • Beetlejuice
  • Franklin
  • Medabots
  • Burglar
  • Rock & Rule
  • Braceface
  • Babar
  • Rolie Polie Olie
  • Cyberchase
  • The Care Bears
  • The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland
  • Star Wars: Ewoks
  • George Shrinks
  • Babar: The Movie

Filmography

2023
Diabetes NOW (In the Key of D) · as Executive Producer
2022
Bee & Puppycat: Lazy in Space (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2018
Carmine Street Guitars · as Executive Producer
2015
Supernoobs (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2015
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2015
Inspector Gadget (2015) (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2014
Paddington · as Executive Producer
2014
Dr. Dimensionpants! (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2013
Sheriff Callie's Wild West (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2011
2011
Debra! (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2010
Doodlebops Rockin'- Road Show (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2009
Guess With Jess (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2009
2009
Kung Fu Dino Posse (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2009
NOONBORY & THE SUPER 7 (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2008
Hon na Santa Clause · as Executive Producer
2008
World of Quest (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2007
Imagination Movers (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2007
Busytown Mysteries (TV Series)
2007
Magi-Nation (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2007
Will & Dewitt (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2005
Spider Riders (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2005
Johnny Test (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2005
Gerald McBoing-Boing (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2004
2004
2004
Higglytown Heroes (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2004
Unfabulous (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2004
Delta State (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2004
Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2004
Doodlebops (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2003
Jacob Two-Two (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2003
Back to School with Franklin · as Executive Producer
2003
2003
Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids · as Executive Producer
2003
The Berenstain Bears (2003) (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2002
Clone High (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2002
Moville Mysteries (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2002
Beyblade: The Movie - Fierce Battle · as Executive Producer
2002
2002
Max & Ruby (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2002
Cyberchase (TV Series)
2001
The Santa Claus Brothers · as Executive Producer
2001
The Sausage Factory (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2001
Franklin's Magic Christmas · as Executive Producer
2001
The Kid · as Executive Producer
2001
Pecola (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2001
Braceface (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2001
Committed (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2001
Quads (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2001
Beyblade (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2000
The Little Bear Movie · as Executive Producer
2000
2000
Pelswick (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2000
Corduroy (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2000
George Shrinks (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2000
Seven Little Monsters (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2000
Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2000
2000
Cardcaptors (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1999
Blaster's Universe (TV Series)
1999
Redwall (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1999
Elliot Moose (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1999
Pippi's Adventures on the South Seas · as Executive Producer
1999
Medabots (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1999
George and Martha (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1999
Babar: King of the Elephants · as Executive Producer
1998
1998
Flying Rhino Junior High (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1998
Birdz (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1998
Dumb Bunnies (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1998
Rolie Polie Olie (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1998
The Dumb Bunnies (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1997
Rescue Heroes (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1997
1997
Franklin (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1997
1997
Pippi Longstocking (1998) (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1997
Caillou (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1997
Ned's Newt (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1997
1997
1997
1997
Cartoon Sushi (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1996
Waynehead (TV Series)
1996
Arthur (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1996
Robin (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1996
Stickin' Around (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1996
Kids for Character · as Executive Producer
1996
Blazing Dragons (TV Series)
1995
The Neverending Story (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1995
Little Bear (TV Series)
1995
Nancy Drew (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1995
The Hardy Boys (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1995
Funky Squad (TV Series)
1994
Gargoyles (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1994
WildC.A.T.S (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1994
Free Willy The Animated Series (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1994
The Magic School Bus (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1993
Bob and Margaret (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1993
Malice · as Executive Producer
1993
1993
1993
The Incredible Crash Dummies · as Executive Producer
1992
Dog City (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1992
Eek! the Cat (TV Series)
1992
1991
The Adventures of Tintin (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1991
Rupert (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1990
Little Rosey (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1989
Beetlejuice (TV Series)
1989
Babar: The Movie · as Executive Producer
1989
Tales from the Crypt (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1989
The Rocket Boy · as Executive Producer
1989
Babar (TV Series)
1988
1987
My Pet Monster (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1987
1987
1987
1986
The Care Bears (TV Series)
1986
1986
1986
My Pet Monster · as Executive Producer
1985
Star Wars: Droids (TV Series)
1985
Star Wars: Ewoks (TV Series)
1985
1984
The Get Along Gang (TV Series)
1983
1983
1982
The Edison Twins (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1982
:20 Minute Workout (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1980
1980
1980
1979
1979
1978
1977
1972

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