MICHAEL HURST
Michael Hurst
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: September 20, 1957
Place of Birth: Lancashire, England, UK
Biography
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. Most recently, he is known for directing Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Ash vs. Evil Dead, 800 Words, and Westside.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Our Party2025·
BirthrightRichard
2021·
Sweet ToothWalt
TBA·
The BarMan Discussing Break-Up
2023·
Mysterious WaysBishop
2022·
Princess of ChaosLen Brown
2021·
NorthspurGreen
2020·
DeadRoss
2019·
My Life Is MurderOtto Klein
2016·
Terry TeoCornelius Jones
Narrator (voice)
2012·
View from OlympusNarrator (voice)
2011·
Auckland DazeMichael
2011·
Femme FatalesFBI Technician
Kvasir
Voice
2009·
Bitch SlapGage
2008·
Legend of the SeekerAmfortas
2008·
The Map ReaderAlison's father
2007·
The Last Magic ShowTrevor Norton
2007·
We're Here to HelpRodney Hide
2007·
The TattooistCrash
2006·
Maddigan's Quest2004·
FractureAthol Peet
2002·
MatakuDr. Forbes
2001·
Love MusselStephen Jessop
2000·
Jack of All Trades2000·
AndromedaRyan
1999·
I'll Make You HappyLou
1998·
Young HerculesCharon, Jeweler
1997·
DugganMichael Taylor
1997·
HighwaterHugh Chance
Iolaus
1997·
A Moment PassingJoey
1996·
Project: AssassinEllis Walker
1995·
The Hardy BoysBarman
Iolaus / Orestes, Iolaus / Charon, Charon, Iolaus
Iolaus, Charon
Charon the Boatman
Iolaus
Iolaus
1993·
Power RangersNibyro Guardian (voice), Vexacus (voice)
1993·
Typhon's PeopleConstantine
1993·
Desperate RemediesWillam Poyser
1992·
The Footstep ManHenri de Toulouse-Lautrec/Barman
Roger Shumway
1985·
Dangerous OrphansMoir
1984·
Death Warmed UpMichael Tucker
Production
2020·
Between Two WorldsDirector
2019·
My Life Is MurderDirector
2015·
TatauDirector
2015·
800 WordsDirector
2015·
Ash vs Evil DeadDirector
2015·
WestsideDirector
Director
2014·
Step DaveDirector
2011·
Femme FatalesWriter, Director
Director
2010·
SpartacusDirector
2008·
Legend of the SeekerDirector
Director
Director
2001·
Love MusselDirector
2000·
Jack of All TradesDirector
2000·
JubileeDirector
1997·
Amazon HighDirector
Director
Director
Screenplay, Director
1993·
Power RangersDirector