Michael Hurst

Michael Eric Hurst, ONZM (born 20 September 1957) is a 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 directing Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Ash vs. Evil Dead, 800 Words, and Westside.

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Michael Hurst is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Good Bones (2026), Our Party (2025), Northspur (2023), Mysterious Ways (2023), Princess of Chaos (2022), Dead (2020), Vermilion (2018), Terry Teo (2016). The recorded credits span 1984 to 2026, including 22 movies and 8 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.