Michael Hurst
Michael Eric Hurst, ONZM ( born September 20, 1957 in Lancashire, England) is a British- New Zealand film actor and director.
Life
Hurst was born in Lancashire (England). When he was seven years old, his parents emigrated with him and his two brothers to Christchurch ( New Zealand). There he attended the Papanui High School in Tokoroa, later the University of Canterbury. Since 1988 he has been married to actress Jennifer Ward - Lealand, with whom he has two children.
The 1.68 meter tall Hurst gained worldwide fame through the role of Iolaus in the television series Hercules.
Awards
Michael Hurst the New Zealand Film and TV Award won in 1997 for best supporting role in a television production in the series Hercules. In 1999 he won the prize for best director for the same series.