John Hirsch was born on May 1, 1930 in Siofok, Hungary. He was a director and actor, known for Festival (1960), Peep Show (1975) and Drága kisfiam! (1978). He died on August 1, 1989 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(1981-1985) Artistic Director of Canada's Stratford Festival Founded
the Manitoba Theatre Centre in Winnipeg
Adopted by Russian Jews in Canada.
He was awarded the 1975 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Distinguished Direction for "The Dybbuk" at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Survived by his adoptive mother, Sybil Shack of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.