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Michael Hurst

Michael Eric Hurst ONZM is a British-born New Zealand actor, director, and writer. He is known as a theatre actor, especially in Shakespearean roles, and more widely known for his roles in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess as Iolaus. He directed the Starz series Spartacus: Blood and Sand and Ash vs Evil…

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Born
Michael Eric Hurst Lancashire, England
Children
2
Occupations
Actor, director, writer
Spouse
Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Years active
1976–present

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Michael Hurst

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Michael Hurst

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related to External links · 7
Michael Hurst → Hercules The Legendary JourneysMaddigan's, Hurst, IMDbMichael Hurst Now, Michael Hurst's Projects, Official, Official Site, Quest
Born · 1
Michael Hurst → Michael Eric Hurst Lancashire, England
Children · 1
Michael Hurst → 2
Occupations · 1
Michael Hurst → Actor, director, writer
Spouse · 1
Michael Hurst → Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Website · 1
Michael Hurst → michaelhurst.co.nz
Years active · 1
Michael Hurst → 1976–present

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Michael HurstBornMichael Eric Hurst Lancashire, England1.00infobox
Michael HurstChildren21.00infobox
Michael HurstOccupationsActor, director, writer1.00infobox
Michael HurstSpouseJennifer Ward-Lealand1.00infobox
Michael HurstWebsitemichaelhurst.co.nz1.00infobox
Michael HurstYears active1976–present1.00infobox
Michael Hurstrelated to External linksOfficial0.60section
Michael Hurstrelated to External linksHurst0.60section
Michael Hurstrelated to External linksIMDbMichael Hurst Now0.60section
Michael Hurstrelated to External linksMichael Hurst's Projects0.60section
Michael Hurstrelated to External linksHercules The Legendary JourneysMaddigan's0.60section
Michael Hurstrelated to External linksQuest0.60section

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