Michael Hurst

Michael Hurst
Hurst in 2018
Born
Michael Eric Hurst

Lancashire, England
OccupationsActor, director, writer
Years active1976–present
SpouseJennifer Ward-Lealand
Children2
Websitemichaelhurst.co.nz

Michael Eric Hurst ONZM is a British-born New Zealand actor, director, and writer. He is known as a theatre actor, especially in Shakespearean roles, and more widely known for his roles in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess as Iolaus. He directed the Starz series Spartacus: Blood and Sand and Ash vs Evil Dead. He plays a lead role in the 2025 Australian satirical dark comedy film Birthright.