Michael Hurst
Michael Hurst | |
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Hurst in 2018 | |
| Born | Michael Eric Hurst Lancashire, England |
| Occupations | Actor, director, writer |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse | Jennifer Ward-Lealand |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | michaelhurst |
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.