Career
He is well known for his breakthrough production on the 1986 animated feature An American Tail as well as the Chucky 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 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.
lieutenant was followed by its theatrical sequel, 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. Kirschner is also creator of the Chucky animatronic doll which is featured in the Chucky series.
He has actively produced all 6 films in the franchise and is involved in development of Curse of Chucky, a Direct-to-Video Movie for The Series which is made by Universal 1440 Entertainment. Kirschner is currently head of his own production company, David Kirschner Productions.
