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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.
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 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Lancashire, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film director / screenwriter / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Papanui High School
- University
- University of Canterbury
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://michaelhurst.co.nz/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/raunchy_twyford/
- Xhttps://x.com/MichaelHurstNow
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Hurst
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Hurst born?
Born September 20, 1957 (age 68).
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.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.