Michael Hirsh
Chief Executive Officer at Frederator Networks, Inc.
Net worth: 92 103 $ as of 29/04/2024
Profile
Michael Hirsh is the founder of Nelvana Ltd.
(1971) and Cookie Jar Entertainment, Inc. (2004).
He was the Chief Executive Officer of Cookie Jar Entertainment, Inc. from 2004 to 2012.
Currently, he is the Chief Executive Officer of Frederator Networks, Inc. (2020 - present) and a Director at The Coup Co. Ltd.
(present).
Mr. Hirsh was the Chief Executive Officer of Floating Island Entertainment and President of Ezrin Hirsh Entertainment, Inc. He was also a Vice Chairman at WildBrain Ltd.
(2014-2015) and a Director at Wow Unlimited Media, Inc. (2016) and Kartoon Studios, Inc. (2022-2023).
Mr. Hirsh is also the founder of TELETOON Canada, Inc.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KARTOON STUDIOS, INC.
0.21% | 04/04/2024 | 81,507 ( 0.21% ) | 92 103 $ | 29/04/2024 |
Michael Hirsh active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Coup Co. Ltd.
 The Coup Co. Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Coup Co. Ltd. operates as a disruptive studio model for indie filmmakers to develop, market and produce feature films. The company was founded by Jason A. Joly on May 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Frederator Networks, Inc.
 Frederator Networks, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Frederator Networks, Inc. engages in the streaming and production of video, animation, linear television, and on-line video platforms. The company was founded by Fred Seibert in 1997 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 26/08/2020 |
Former positions of Michael Hirsh
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| KARTOON STUDIOS INC. | Director/Board Member | 13/12/2023 |
| WILDBRAIN LTD. | Chairman | 30/07/2014 |
Cookie Jar Entertainment, Inc.
 Cookie Jar Entertainment, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Cookie Jar Entertainment, Inc. develops, produces, and markets children's animated television programs. It offers animated and live-action series that educate, entertain, inspire, and enlighten children and family audiences. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada | Chief Executive Officer | 31/10/2012 |
Nelvana Ltd.
 Nelvana Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Nelvana Ltd. develops, produces, markets and distributes children animation and consumer products. The firm's brands include Babar, Franklin, Little Bear and Beyblade. The company was founded by Michael Hirsh, Clive A. Smith and Patrick Loubert in 1971 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Founder | 30/11/2002 |
| Floating Island Entertainment | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| KARTOON STUDIOS INC. | Consumer Services |
| WILDBRAIN LTD. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Nelvana Ltd.
Nelvana Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Nelvana Ltd. develops, produces, markets and distributes children animation and consumer products. The firm's brands include Babar, Franklin, Little Bear and Beyblade. The company was founded by Michael Hirsh, Clive A. Smith and Patrick Loubert in 1971 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consumer Services |
Cookie Jar Entertainment, Inc.
Cookie Jar Entertainment, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Cookie Jar Entertainment, Inc. develops, produces, and markets children's animated television programs. It offers animated and live-action series that educate, entertain, inspire, and enlighten children and family audiences. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada | Consumer Services |
TELETOON Canada, Inc.
 TELETOON Canada, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Part of Corus Entertainment, Inc., TELETOON Canada, Inc. operates a 24-hour animation station. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by Michael Hirsh. | Consumer Services |
Wow Unlimited Media, Inc.
 Wow Unlimited Media, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Wow Unlimited Media, Inc. engages in the production and distribution of animated content for film, television, and online distribution channels. The firm operates through the Animation Production segment and Networks and Platforms segment. The Animation Production segment offers animation services on a work-for-hire basis as well as financing and producing its own intellectual property for licensing and distribution. The Networks and Platforms segment operates an animation multi-channel network on the YouTube platform. The company was founded by Robert Ezrin in 1991 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consumer Services |
The Coup Co. Ltd.
The Coup Co. Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Coup Co. Ltd. operates as a disruptive studio model for indie filmmakers to develop, market and produce feature films. The company was founded by Jason A. Joly on May 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Consumer Services |
Ezrin Hirsh Entertainment, Inc.
 Ezrin Hirsh Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Ezrin Hirsh Entertainment, Inc. provides investment services. It develops global entertainment and media properties. The company was founded by Michael Hirsh and Bob Ezrin and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consumer Services |
| Floating Island Entertainment | |
Frederator Networks, Inc.
Frederator Networks, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Frederator Networks, Inc. engages in the streaming and production of video, animation, linear television, and on-line video platforms. The company was founded by Fred Seibert in 1997 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
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