Biography
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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Filmography
Cast Credits
Our Party
Character:
MOVIE • 2025
Birthright
Character: Richard
MOVIE • 2025
Mysterious Ways
Character: Bishop
MOVIE • 2023
Princess of Chaos
Character: Len Brown
MOVIE • 2022
Northspur
Character: Green
MOVIE • 2021
Sweet Tooth
Character: Walt
TV • 2021
Dead
Character: Ross
MOVIE • 2020
My Life Is Murder
Character: Otto Klein
TV • 2019
Terry Teo
Character: Cornelius Jones
TV • 2016
Our Big Blue Backyard
Character: Narrator (voice)
TV • 2014
View from Olympus
Character: Narrator (voice)
MOVIE • 2012
Auckland Daze
Character: Michael
TV • 2011
Femme Fatales
Character: FBI Technician
TV • 2011
The Almighty Johnsons
Character: Kvasir
TV • 2011
Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye
Character: Voice
MOVIE • 2009
Bitch Slap
Character: Gage
MOVIE • 2009
Legend of the Seeker
Character: Amfortas
TV • 2008
The Map Reader
Character: Alison's father
MOVIE • 2008
The Tattooist
Character: Crash
MOVIE • 2007
We're Here to Help
Character: Rodney Hide
MOVIE • 2007
Crew
Crew Credits
Between Two Worlds
Role: Director
TV • 2020
My Life Is Murder
Role: Director
TV • 2019
Ash vs Evil Dead
Role: Director
TV • 2015
800 Words
Role: Director
TV • 2015
Westside
Role: Director
TV • 2015
Tatau
Role: Director
TV • 2015
The Brokenwood Mysteries
Role: Director
TV • 2014
Step Dave
Role: Director
TV • 2014
Femme Fatales
Role: Director
TV • 2011
Femme Fatales
Role: Writer
TV • 2011
The Almighty Johnsons
Role: Director
TV • 2011
Spartacus
Role: Director
TV • 2010
Legend of the Seeker
Role: Director
TV • 2008
Treasure Island Kids: The Monster of Treasure Island
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2006
Treasure Island Kids: The Mystery of Treasure Island
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2006
Love Mussel
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2001
Jubilee
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2000
Jack of All Trades
Role: Director
TV • 2000
Amazon High
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1997
Xena: Warrior Princess
Role: Director
TV • 1995