Michael Eric Hurst, ONZM (born 20 September 1957) is a New Zealand actor, director and screenwriter working primarily in theatre and television. He achieved international fame for his role as Iolaus in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and its associated series Xena: Warrior Princess. More recently he is known as the director of the series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Ash vs Evil Dead, 800 Words and Westside.

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