Michael Hurst

• Place of birth: Lancashire, England, UK

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Michael Hurst is a British-born New Zealand actor, director, and writer. He is internationally known for his role as Iolaus in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess. Hurst has directed episodes of Spartacus: Blood and Sand and Ash vs Evil Dead. His contributions to the entertainment industry have been recognized with various awards and honors.