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Born on September 20, 1957 in Lancashire, United Kingdom, Michael Hurst is a film director, screenwriter and stage actor. That puts Michael Hurst at 69 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Papanui High School and University of Canterbury. Recorded honors include Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
My Take
What draws me to Michael Hurst is the rare span of his work. A serious Shakespearean stage actor who became a household face as Iolaus in Hercules and Xena, then turned around and directed Spartacus and Ash vs Evil Dead. That movement between high theatre and pulpy fun signals real range and a craftsman's appetite. The ONZM honour feels earned, not ceremonial. I admire performers who can both command a stage and shape a show from behind the camera, and Hurst quietly belongs to that small, durable club of genuine all-rounders.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Hurst
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ハースト
- Reading
- まいける・はーすと
- Born
- September 20, 1957 (age 69)
- Origin
- Lancashire, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film director / screenwriter / stage actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Papanui High School
- University
- University of Canterbury
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://michaelhurst.co.nz/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/raunchy_twyford/
- Xhttps://x.com/MichaelHurstNow
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Hurst
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q250041
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Hurst born?
Michael Hurst was born on September 20, 1957 and is 69 years old.
Where is Michael Hurst from?
Michael Hurst is from Lancashire, United Kingdom.
What does Michael Hurst do?
Michael Hurst works as actor, film director, screenwriter, stage actor, film actor.
Where did Michael Hurst study?
Michael Hurst attended University of Canterbury.
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