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Michael Hurst

Bio: Michael Eric Hurst, ONZM (born 20 September 1957) is a New Zealand actor, director and writer, mostly on stage and television. He is probably best known internationally for playing Iolaus in the television programs Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and companion series Xena: Warrior Princess
Born: Fri, Sep 20 1957
Birthplace: Lancashire, England
Michael Hurst is 67 years old
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Poster of Mysterious Ways
Mysterious Ways
Michael Hurst was
65 in Mysterious Ways
as 'Bishop'.
Thu, Aug 17 2023
Poster of Princess of Chaos
Princess of Chaos
Michael Hurst was
65 in Princess of Chaos
as 'Len Brown'.
Mon, Dec 05 2022
Poster of Northspur
Northspur
Michael Hurst was
63 in Northspur
as 'Green'.
Tue, Jul 27 2021
Poster of Dead
Dead
Michael Hurst was
63 in Dead
as 'Ross'.
Thu, Oct 22 2020
Poster of View from Olympus
View from Olympus
Michael Hurst was
54 in View from Olympus
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye
Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye
Michael Hurst was
51 in Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye
as 'Voice'.
Tue, Jul 07 2009
Poster of Bitch Slap
Bitch Slap
Michael Hurst was
51 in Bitch Slap
as 'Gage'.
Sat, May 16 2009
Poster of The Map Reader
The Map Reader
Michael Hurst was
51 in The Map Reader
as 'Alison's father'.
Sat, Oct 18 2008
Poster of The Tattooist
The Tattooist
Michael Hurst was
50 in The Tattooist
as 'Crash'.
Wed, Nov 28 2007
Poster of We're Here to Help
We're Here to Help
Michael Hurst was
50 in We're Here to Help
as 'Rodney Hide'.
Thu, Nov 08 2007
Poster of The Last Magic Show
The Last Magic Show
Michael Hurst was
49 in The Last Magic Show
as 'Trevor Norton'.
Wed, Jul 11 2007
Poster of Treasure Island Kids: The Monster of Treasure Island
Treasure Island Kids: The Monster of Treasure Island
Michael Hurst was
48 in Treasure Island Kids: The Monster of Treasure Island
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Fracture
Fracture
Michael Hurst was
46 in Fracture
as 'Athol Peet'.
Sat, Sep 04 2004
Poster of Love Mussel
Love Mussel
Michael Hurst was
43 in Love Mussel
as 'Stephen Jessop'.
Thu, Jul 19 2001
Poster of I'll Make You Happy
I'll Make You Happy
Michael Hurst was
41 in I'll Make You Happy
as 'Lou'.
Thu, Apr 08 1999
Poster of Young Hercules
Young Hercules
Michael Hurst was
40 in Young Hercules
as 'Jeweler'.
Sun, Aug 30 1998
Poster of Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus
Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus
Michael Hurst was
40 in Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus
as 'Ioalus'.
Tue, Jan 06 1998
Poster of Highwater
Highwater
Michael Hurst was
40 in Highwater
as 'Hugh Chance'.
Mon, Oct 06 1997
Poster of A Moment Passing
A Moment Passing
Michael Hurst was
39 in A Moment Passing
as 'Joey'.
Fri, Jul 25 1997
Poster of Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen
Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen
Michael Hurst was
39 in Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen
as 'Iolaus'.
Sun, Jun 01 1997
Poster of Project: Assassin
Project: Assassin
Michael Hurst was
38 in Project: Assassin
as 'Ellis Walker'.
Sat, Aug 31 1996
Poster of Hercules in the Maze of the Minotaur
Hercules in the Maze of the Minotaur
Michael Hurst was
37 in Hercules in the Maze of the Minotaur
as 'Iolaus'.
Sat, Nov 19 1994
Poster of Hercules in the Underworld
Hercules in the Underworld
Michael Hurst was
37 in Hercules in the Underworld
as 'Charon the Boatman'.
Mon, Nov 07 1994
Poster of Hercules and the Amazon Women
Hercules and the Amazon Women
Michael Hurst was
36 in Hercules and the Amazon Women
as 'Iolaus'.
Sun, Apr 24 1994
Poster of Desperate Remedies
Desperate Remedies
Michael Hurst was
36 in Desperate Remedies
as 'Willam Poyser'.
Fri, Nov 26 1993
Poster of Typhon's People
Typhon's People
Michael Hurst was
35 in Typhon's People
as 'Constantine'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of The Footstep Man
The Footstep Man
Michael Hurst was
34 in The Footstep Man
as 'Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec/Barman'.
Sat, Jun 20 1992
Poster of Dangerous Orphans
Dangerous Orphans
Michael Hurst was
27 in Dangerous Orphans
as 'Moir'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Death Warmed Up
Death Warmed Up
Michael Hurst was
27 in Death Warmed Up
as 'Michael Tucker'.
Thu, Nov 22 1984
Poster of The Bar
The Bar
Michael Hurst will be
67+ in The Bar
as 'Man Discussing Break-Up'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Sweet Tooth
Sweet Tooth
Michael Hurst was
63+ in Sweet Tooth
as 'Walt'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 04 2021
Poster of My Life Is Murder
My Life Is Murder
Michael Hurst was
61+ in My Life Is Murder
as 'Otto Klein'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 17 2019
Poster of Terry Teo
Terry Teo
Michael Hurst was
58+ in Terry Teo
as 'Cornelius Jones'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 12 2016
Poster of Our Big Blue Backyard
Our Big Blue Backyard
Michael Hurst was
57+ in Our Big Blue Backyard
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 02 2014
Poster of Auckland Daze
Auckland Daze
Michael Hurst was
54+ in Auckland Daze
as 'Michael'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 27 2011
Poster of Femme Fatales
Femme Fatales
Michael Hurst was
53+ in Femme Fatales
as 'FBI Technician'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 13 2011
Poster of The Almighty Johnsons
The Almighty Johnsons
Michael Hurst was
53+ in The Almighty Johnsons
as 'Kvasir'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 08 2011
Poster of Legend of the Seeker
Legend of the Seeker
Michael Hurst was
51+ in Legend of the Seeker
as 'Amfortas'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 01 2008
Poster of Maddigan's Quest
Maddigan's Quest
Michael Hurst was
48+ in Maddigan's Quest
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2006
Poster of Mataku
Mataku
Michael Hurst was
45+ in Mataku
as 'Dr. Forbes'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 2002
Poster of Andromeda
Andromeda
Michael Hurst was
43+ in Andromeda
as 'Ryan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000
Poster of Jack of All Trades
Jack of All Trades
Michael Hurst was
42+ in Jack of All Trades
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 2000
Poster of Duggan
Duggan
Michael Hurst was
40+ in Duggan
as 'Michael Taylor'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1997
Poster of The Hardy Boys
The Hardy Boys
Michael Hurst was
38+ in The Hardy Boys
as 'Barman'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
Michael Hurst was
37+ in Xena: Warrior Princess
as 'Charon, Iolaus'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 04 1995
Poster of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Michael Hurst was
37+ in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
as 'Iolaus, Charon the Boatman, Charon, Iolaus / Charon, Iolaus / Orestes'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 1995
Poster of Power Rangers
Power Rangers
Michael Hurst was
35+ in Power Rangers
as 'Vexacus (voice), Nibyro Guardian (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 28 1993
Poster of The New Adventures of Black Beauty
The New Adventures of Black Beauty
Michael Hurst was
32+ in The New Adventures of Black Beauty
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 1990
Poster of The Ray Bradbury Theater
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Michael Hurst was
27+ in The Ray Bradbury Theater
as 'Roger Shumway'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1985