David Kirschner
| David Kirschner | |
|---|---|
| Born |
David M. Kirschner May 29, 1955 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Film and television producer |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Notable work |
An American Tail Child's Play |
| Spouse(s) | Liz Kirschner |
David M. Kirschner (born May 29, 1955) is an American film and television producer who often produces animated works. He is well known for his production on the 1986 animated feature An American Tail as well as the Child's Play series.
After studying at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, Kirschner began his career designing album cover art for Neil Diamond, most notably Neil Diamond's The Jazz Singer, and illustrating characters for the Muppets and Sesame Street. In 1983, Kirschner created and released children's book series Rose Petal Place, which spawned two Television specials, toys, clothing and a wide array of licensed consumer products. In 1986, Kirschner created and executive produced An American Tail, which was co-executive produced by Steven Spielberg, and, at its release, was the highest grossing non-Disney produced animated feature of all-time. It was followed by its theatrical sequel An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991), the television series Fievel's American Tails, and two direct-to-video sequels. Kirschner was appointed chairman of Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1989, where he created and executive produced many films, specials and shows, including Wake, Rattle & Roll, Gravedale High and The Pirates of Dark Water.
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