Age, Biography and Wiki
Michael Hurst is an English-born New Zealand actor, director, and writer. He is best known for his role as Iolaus in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and its spin-off Xena: Warrior Princess.
Hurst was born in Lancashire, England, and moved to New Zealand with his family when he was three years old. He attended Auckland Grammar School and graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Arts in English and History.
Hurst began his acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in a number of television series and films. He is best known for his role as Iolaus in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and its spin-off Xena: Warrior Princess. He has also appeared in a number of other television series, including Shortland Street, The Tribe, and The Almighty Johnsons.
In addition to acting, Hurst has also directed a number of television series, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Young Hercules. He has also written a number of episodes for these series.
Hurst has won a number of awards for his work, including a New Zealand Film and Television Award for Best Director in a Drama Series for his work on Xena: Warrior Princess.
As of 2021, Michael Hurst's net worth is estimated to be approximately $2 million.
| Popular As |
Michael Eric Hurst |
| Occupation |
Actor, director, writer |
| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
20 September, 1957 |
| Birthday |
20 September |
| Birthplace |
Lancashire, England |
| Nationality |
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Michael Hurst Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Michael Hurst height is 1.68 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.68 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Michael Hurst's Wife?
His wife is Jennifer Ward-Lealand (1988–present)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Jennifer Ward-Lealand (1988–present) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Cameron Lane Ward Hurst, Jack Louis Ward Hurst |
Michael Hurst Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Michael Hurst worth at the age of 67 years old? Michael Hurst’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from . We have estimated
Michael Hurst's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Michael Hurst Social Network
Timeline
In October 2018 he was presented with a Scroll of Honour from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand for his contribution to New Zealand entertainment.
He has also appeared in several one man show stage productions including No Holds Bard,( based on several Shakespearian characters) in 2018, and An Illiad in 2019.
In 2015, after critically acclaimed runs in New Zealand and at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Hurst directed The Generation of Z: Apocalypse at a purpose-built venue in East London between 4 April 2015 to July 2015. Hurst stated, "A lot of the reviews have said 'immersive theatre into overdrive'. 'Video game, only live.' It has those qualities. There are choices where the audience can affect the outcome of scenes which is quite a new thing. It flows very easily depending on which choice they make."
In 2003, Hurst was awarded an Arts Foundation of New Zealand Laureate Award. In the 2005 Queen’s Birthday Honours, he was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to film and the theatre.
Hurst made his feature debut as a director with Jubilee (2000), based on the book by Nepi Solomon. The film stars Cliff Curtis as a kind-hearted procrastinator who gets the chance to prove himself by organising a 75th jubilee.
Hurst would work with Ward-Lealand again on his next three features, 1992's The Footstep Man, 1993's Desperate Remedies, and 1999's I'll Make You Happy. In 1993, he starred alongside Australian Sophie Lee and Brit Greg Wise in TV thriller Typhon's People. Hurst played a European Mystery Man uncovering the truth behind corporate genetic meddling. The script was by author Margaret Mahy.
Crime thriller Dangerous Orphans (1986) is the first film in which Hurst co-starred with real-life partner Jennifer Ward-Lealand (he had already acted with her on-stage). Hurst was one of three grown orphans caught up in a mission to one-up various criminal figures; Ward-Lealand played romantic interest to one of the other orphans.
In 1984, Hurst won the lead role of David Blyth's Death Warmed Up, New Zealand's first splatter movie. The plot saw Hurst's character weathering institutionalisation, sundry wackos, and a motorcycle chase in the tunnels below Waiheke Island. The film won the grand prize at a fantasy film festival in Paris. The same year Hurst began playing drummer Dave Nelson over two series of Heroes, about a band searching for fame.
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.
