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Michael Hurst (Michael Eric Hurst) was born on 20 September, 1957 in Lancashire, England, is a New Zealand actor, director and writer (born 1957). Discover Michael Hurst's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?

Popular As Michael Eric Hurst
Occupation Actor, director, writer
Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 20 September, 1957
Birthday 20 September
Birthplace Lancashire, England
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Michael Hurst Height, Weight & Measurements

At 66 years old, Michael Hurst height is 1.68 m .

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Height 1.68 m
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Who Is Michael Hurst's Wife?

His wife is Jennifer Ward-Lealand (1988–present)

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Wife Jennifer Ward-Lealand (1988–present)
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Children Cameron Lane Ward Hurst, Jack Louis Ward Hurst

Michael Hurst Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Michael Hurst worth at the age of 66 years old? Michael Hurst’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from . We have estimated Michael Hurst's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1957

Michael Eric Hurst ONZM (born 20 September 1957) is a British-born New Zealand actor, director and writer.

He is known internationally for acting in the television programs Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and companion series Xena: Warrior Princess as Iolaus.

Most recently, he is known for his role in directing the Starz series Spartacus: Blood and Sand and Ash vs Evil Dead.

Hurst was born in Lancashire, England, the eldest of three brothers.

When he was seven his family moved to Christchurch, New Zealand.

He enrolled at Papanui High School, then University of Canterbury, but for only one year.

He is married to New Zealand actress Jennifer Ward-Lealand and they have two sons.

1975

The film stars Cliff Curtis as a kind-hearted procrastinator who gets the chance to prove himself by organising a 75th jubilee.

Hurst followed Jubilee by directing Love Mussel, a one off satire for television.

Written by Braindead's Stephen Sinclair and starring Kevin Smith, Love Mussel is a mockumentary about a fictional township which erects a monument to a shellfish with Viagra-like properties.

1984

In 1984, Hurst won the lead role of David Blyth's Death Warmed Up, New Zealand's first splatter movie.

The plot saw Hurst's character weathering institutionalisation, sundry wackos, and a motorcycle chase in the tunnels below Waiheke Island.

The film won the grand prize at a fantasy film festival in Paris.

The same year Hurst began playing drummer Dave Nelson over two series of Heroes, about a band searching for fame.

1986

Crime thriller Dangerous Orphans (1986) is the first film in which Hurst co-starred with real-life partner Jennifer Ward-Lealand (he had already acted with her on-stage).

Hurst's role was one of three grown orphans caught up in a mission to one-up various criminal figures; Ward-Lealand played romantic interest to one of the other orphans.

1992

Hurst would work with Ward-Lealand again on his next three features, 1992's The Footstep Man, 1993's Desperate Remedies and 1999's I'll Make You Happy.

1993

In 1993, he starred alongside Australian Sophie Lee and Brit Greg Wise in the TV thriller Typhon's People.

Hurst played a European Mystery Man uncovering the truth behind corporate genetic meddling.

The script was by author Margaret Mahy.

Hurst went on to co-star in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys with Kevin Sorbo, playing sidekick Iolaus to Sorbo's Hercules.

2000

Hurst made his feature debut as a director with Jubilee (2000), based on the book by Nepi Solomon.

2003

In 2003, Hurst was awarded an Arts Foundation of New Zealand Laureate Award.

2005

In the 2005 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to film and the theatre.

2015

In 2015, after runs in New Zealand and at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Hurst directed The Generation of Z: Apocalypse at a purpose-built venue in East London between 4 April 2015 to July 2015.

Hurst stated, "A lot of the reviews have said 'immersive theatre into overdrive'. 'Video game, only live.' It has those qualities. There are choices where the audience can affect the outcome of scenes which is quite a new thing. It flows very easily depending on which choice they make."

2018

In October 2018, he was presented with a Scroll of Honour from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand for his contribution to New Zealand entertainment.

He has also appeared in several solo stage productions including No Holds Bard (based on several Shakespearian characters) in 2018, and An Illiad in 2019.

The numbers in directing credits refer to the number of episodes.