Michael Hurst

Michael Hurst

67 · Born: Sep 20, 1957

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BornSep 20, 1957 Lancashire, England

Biography

Michael Eric Hurst, a celebrated and accomplished individual, is a New Zealand-based actor, director, and writer who has made a lasting impression on the world of entertainment, specifically in the realms of both stage and television productions, since his birth on September 20, 1957.

The accomplished individual in question, Hurst, has garnered an impressive array of accolades within his native country of New Zealand, but it is his captivating and memorable performance as Iolaus in the television programs Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and its associated series Xena: Warrior Princess that has truly cemented his international recognition and reputation.

Notable within the realm of contemporary entertainment, the illustrious director, Michael Hurst, has persistently generated a considerable amount of buzz in recent years, exemplifying his remarkable aptitude for direction on a diverse array of high-profile projects, including the critically acclaimed television series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, the darkly comedic horror series Ash vs. Evil Dead, the emotionally charged drama 800 Words, and the gritty period drama Westside.

Career

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2023
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2021
Northspur
Northspur as Green
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My Life Is Murder
My Life Is Murder as Otto Klein
{"id":179094,"title":"Dead","year":"2020","character":"Ross","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dead","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_179094.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_179094.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Dead
Dead as Ross
{"id":103848958,"title":"Our Big Blue Backyard","year":2014,"character":"Narrator (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/our-big-blue-backyard","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103848958.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103848958.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Our Big Blue Backyard
Our Big Blue Backyard as Narrator (voice)
{"id":15967,"title":"Bitch Slap","year":"2009","character":"Gage","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bitch-slap","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1h2b2ncjdplo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1h2b2ncjdplo.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":46938,"title":"The Map Reader","year":"2008","character":"Alison's father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-map-reader","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_46938.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_46938.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
The Map Reader
The Map Reader as Alison's father
{"id":149892,"title":"The Last Magic Show","year":"2007","character":"Trevor Norton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-magic-show","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_149892.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_149892.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
The Last Magic Show
The Last Magic Show as Trevor Norton
{"id":11964,"title":"The Tattooist","year":"2007","character":"Crash","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-tattooist","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11964.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11964.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":49916,"title":"Treasure Island Kids: The Monster of Treasure Island","year":"2006","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/treasure-island-kids-the-monster-of-treasure-island","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_49916.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_49916.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":8965,"title":"Maddigan's Quest","year":2006,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/maddigans-quest","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8965.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8965.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":78843,"title":"Fracture","year":"2004","character":"Athol Peet","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fracture-2004","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_78843.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_78843.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Fracture
Fracture as Athol Peet
{"id":940,"title":"Andromeda","year":2001,"character":"Ryan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/andromeda","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6np4rl11idh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6np4rl11idh0.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":56075,"title":"Young Hercules","year":"1998","character":"Jeweler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/young-hercules","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56075.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56075.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
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{"id":204332,"title":"Project: Assassin","year":"1996","character":"Ellis Walker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/project-assassin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204332.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204332.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Project: Assassin
Project: Assassin as Ellis Walker
{"id":798,"title":"Xena: Warrior Princess","year":1995,"character":"Charon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/xena-warrior-princess","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5vj8mj9smla0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5vj8mj9smla0.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
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{"id":58135,"title":"Hercules in the Underworld","year":"1994","character":"Charon the Boatman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hercules-in-the-underworld","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58135.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58135.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Hercules in the Underworld
Hercules in the Underworld as Charon the Boatman
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{"id":58106,"title":"Hercules and the Amazon Women","year":"1994","character":"Iolaus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hercules-and-the-amazon-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58106.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58106.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":33258,"title":"Desperate Remedies","year":"1993","character":"Willam Poyser","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/desperate-remedies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33258.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33258.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Desperate Remedies
Desperate Remedies as Willam Poyser
{"id":158969,"title":"The Footstep Man","year":"1992","character":"Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec\/Barman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-footstep-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158969.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158969.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
The Footstep Man
The Footstep Man as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec/Barman
{"id":9925,"title":"The Ray Bradbury Theater","year":1990,"character":"Roger Shumway","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-ray-bradbury-theater","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9925.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9925.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":161852,"title":"Dangerous Orphans","year":"1985","character":"Moir","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dangerous-orphans","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161852.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161852.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":161671,"title":"Death Warmed Up","year":"1985","character":"Michael Tucker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-warmed-up","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161671.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161671.jpg"},"released":1}
Death Warmed Up
Death Warmed Up as Michael Tucker
{"id":150433,"title":"Treasure Island Kids: The Mystery of Treasure Island","year":"2006","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/treasure-island-kids-the-mystery-of-treasure-island","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_150433.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_150433.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
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{"id":195392,"title":"Jubilee","year":"2000","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jubilee-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195392.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Jubilee
Jubilee as Director
{"id":195514,"title":"Amazon High","year":"1997","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/amazon-high","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195514.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195514.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Amazon High
Amazon High as Director