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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.
Dec 30, 2021 · Michael Hurst played the role of Iolaus in both shows. He also voiced his character in the 1998 movie "Hercules and Xena – The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus." Sorbo and Hurst were noted for their onscreen chemistry and banter, bringing added depth to the series.
Michael Hurst was born on 20 September 1957 in Lancashire, England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995), Bitch Slap (2009) and Spartacus (2010). He has been married to Jennifer Ward-Lealand since 31 January 1988.
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Iolaus of Thebes is a regular character on the television show Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, played by Michael Hurst. He is the best friend of the demigod Hercules, and grew up with him in the same village.
Michael Eric Hurst ONZM (born September 20, 1957) is the actor and director most famously known for portraying Iolaus on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. A near-native New Zealand performer, Hurst is married to actress Jennifer Ward-Lealand and has two sons.
With Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, Kevin Smith, Robert Trebor. Hercules is half-man, half-god and a hero of fantastic strength. After his malevolent stepmother, Hera, kills his wife and children, he wanders about Earth with mortal best friend Iolaus, fighting evil and trying to overcome his loss.
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The King of Thieves: Directed by Doug Lefler. With Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, Martyn Sanderson, Bruce Campbell. When Iolaus is accused of a burglary, Hercules must bring back the real thief, Autolycus, before Iolaus is put to death.
