Michael Eric Hurst ONZM (born 20 September 1957) is a British-born 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 his role
in directing the popular Starz series Spartacus: Blood and Sand and
Ash vs Evil Dead.Hurst was born in Lancashire, England, the eldest of
three brothers. When he was seven his family moved to Christchurch,
New Zealand. He enrolled at Papanui High School, then University of
Canterbury, but for only one year.He is married to New Zealand actress
Jennifer Ward-Lealand and they have two sons.
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 his role
in directing the popular Starz series Spartacus: Blood and Sand and
Ash vs Evil Dead.Hurst was born in Lancashire, England, the eldest of
three brothers. When he was seven his family moved to Christchurch,
New Zealand. He enrolled at Papanui High School, then University of
Canterbury, but for only one year.He is married to New Zealand actress
Jennifer Ward-Lealand and they have two sons.
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