Profile
Pronoun
He/Him
Ethnicity
European
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Height
171 cm
Age Range
61–72
Career Highlights
Michael Hurst is a distinguished New Zealand actor and director with a 40-year career. He has excelled in all genres, including heroic-fantasy in "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys," comedy-horror in "Ash vs Evil Dead," and New Zealand series like "Princess of Chaos." Notably, he portrayed King Lear for the Auckland Theatre Company. He is a multi-award winner and a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contributions to film and television, and he's also received the Arts Laureate award.
Awards.
2022 | Power Rangers Season 30 - Dino Fury | ||
2020 | Nominated for Best Director at NZ TV awards | ||
2005 | Appointment as an Officer of The New Zealand Order of Merit | ||
2005 | Metro Readers Poll Winner - Best New Zealand Actor | ||
2003 | Arts Foundation of New Zealand Winner - Laureate Award | ||
1999 | TV Guide Best on the Box People's Choice Awards Winner - Best Director, Comedy - Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | ||
1997 | New Zealand Film & Television Awards Winner - Best Supporting Actor - Hercules: The Legendary Journeys |
Feature Film.
2019 | Northspur | Green (Lead) | Dir. Aaron Falvey |
2018 | Dead | Ross Marbeck | Dir. Hayden Weal |
2018 | Vermilion | Smoking Man | Dir. Dorthe Scheffmann |
2014 | Death Walks into a Bar | God of War | |
2008 | Bitch Slap | Gage (Lead) | Epic Slap LLC/USA Dir. Rick Jacobson |
2007 | We're Here To Help | Rodney Hide (Support) | South Pacific Picures/Friendly Films Dir. Jonothan Cullinane |
2006 | The Tattooist | Crash (Support) | Eyeworks Touchdown Dir. Peter Burger |
2005 | The Magician | The Agent | Tamarillo Films Dir. Andy Conlan |
2004 | Fracture | Athol Peet | Kahukura Productions Dir. Larry Parr |
1999 | I'll Make You Happy | Lou | Ample Films Dir. Athina Tsoulis |
1993 | Desperate Remedies | William Poyser | James Wallace Productions Dir. Peter Wells |
1991 | The Footstep Man | Toulouse Lautrec | John Maynard Productions Dir. Leon Narby |
1986 | Dangerous Orphans | Moir | Cinepro Films Dir. John Laing |
1984 | Death Warmed Up | Michael Tucker | Tucker Production Company Dir. David Blyth |
1983 | Constance | The Photographer | Mirage Films Dir. Bruce Morrison |
1982 | Prisoners | Sciano | Endeavor Film Productions Dir. Peter Werner |
Short Film.
2014 | Death Walks Into a Bar | God of War | Dir. Liam Wylie |
Film Film.
2012 | Inorganic | Brett |
Short Film.
2004 | Hold the Anchovies | Manager/Old Iraqi | Screen Adventures Dir. Barry Duffield |
2002 | Honey | Nic | Frame Up Films Dir. Seth Keen |
1997 | The Bar | This Is It Productions Dir. Dorthe Scheffman | |
1996 | A Moment Passing | Joey | Rocket Pictures Dir. Charlie de Salis |
Television.
2023 | Sweet Tooth S3 | Walt (Recurring Guest) | Netflix/WBTV Dir. Jim Mickle |
2022 | My Life is Murder S2 | Director (Director) | Greenstone Pictures MLIM Limited Dir. Michael Hurst |
2022 | Princess of Chaos | Len Brown (Lead) | TVNZ Dir. Kiel McNaughton |
2021 | My Life Is Murder S2 | Otto (Guest) | Greenstone TV Dir. Michael Hurst |
2018 | The Adventures of Suzy Boon | Michael | Fleet Street Productions |
2017 | Jono & Ben Show | Michael Hurst as Peter | Mediaworks |
2016 | The High Road | The Director | |
2014 | Terry Teo | Cornelius Jones | Semi-Professional Pictures Ltd Dir. Gerard Johnstone |
2012 | Auckland Daze | Michael Hurst (Guest) | Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions Dir. Kiel McNaugton |
2011 | Auckland Daze - Webisode | Michael (Guest) | Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions Dir. Various |
2011 | The All Mighty Johnsons, Series 2 | Kvasir (Major Guest) | South Pacific Pictures Dir. Simon Bennett |
2011 | Would I Lie To You | As himself | |
2010 | The Jono Project - C4 | Himself (Guest) | Mediaworks TV Dir. Jon Bridges |
2008 | Legend of the Seeker | Amfortas (Guest) | Walt Disney Productions Ltd Dir. G. Cawthorn |
2005 | Maddigan's Quest | Maska (Core) | South Pacific Pictures |
2003 | Murder on 'The Blade' | Defence Lawyer | Hunter Productions Dir. Keith Hunter |
2003 | Shortland Street | Dr Greg Vicelich | South Pacific Pictures |
2002 | Andromeda Series 2 | Ryan | Tribune Entertainment/Fireworks Entertainment |
2002 | Mataku 'The Final Plume: Te Raukura' | Dr Forbes | South Pacific Pictures |
2002 | Showstoppers | Talent Judge | Jump Productions |
2001 | Love Mussel | Stephen Jessop | Frame Up Films Dir. Michael Hurst |
2001 | The Man Who Has Everything | George Allwell (Core) | Discovery Health Dir. Keith Hunter |
2001 | Xena: Warrior Princess - Series 6 | Nigel | Pacific Renaissance Pictures/USA |
2000 | Jack of All Trades Series 2 | Captain Nardo da Vinci | Pacific Renaissance Pictures/USA |
2000 | Topp Twins | Celebrity Golfer | Diva Productions |
1999 | Duggan | Michael Taylor | Gibson Group Dir. Yvonne McKay |
1998 | Pale Blue | Warren | Gibson Group Dir. Harry Sinclair |
1998 | Young Hercules - The Movie | The Jeweler | Pacific Renaissance Pictures/USA Dir. T J Scott |
1998 | Young Hercules Series 1 | Charon | Pacific Renaissance Pictures, USA |
1997 | Blood, Documentary | Various | Fiona Copeland Productions Dir. Fiona Copeland & Judy Daragh |
1997 | Highwater Teleplay | Hugh (Core) | Rocket Pictures Dir. Mark Beesley |
1997 | Witi Ihimaera, Documentary | The Angel | Seannachie Productions Dir. Aileen O'Sullivan |
1996 | Xena: Warrior Princess Series 1 | Charon | Pacific Renaissance Pictures/USA |
1995 | Hercules:The Legendary Journeys Series 1-6 | Iolaus (Core) | Pacific Renaissance Pictures/USA |
1995 | Xena: Warrior Princess Series 1 - 2 | Iolaus (Regular Recurring) | |
1994 | Hercules & the Amazon Women ,Telemovie | Iolaus (Core) | Pacific Renaissance Pictures/USA |
1994 | Hercules in the Maze of the Minotaur, Telemovie | Iolaus (Core) | Pacific Renaissance Pictures/USA |
1994 | Hercules in the Underworld, Telemovie | Aelus, Charon | Pacific Renaissance Pictures/USA |
1993 | Typhon's People | Constantine | Gibson Group Dir. Yvonne Mackay |
1992 | Ray Bradbury Theatre Series 6 | Lt. Simmons | Atlantis Films |
1991 | Shark in the Park - Series 3 | David Jennings | Gibson Group Dir. Peter Barrett |
1990 | For the Love of Mike - Series 1 | Laurie | Comedia Productions |
1990 | Ray Bradbury Theatre Series 4 | Roger Shumway | Atlantis Films |
1990 | The New Adventures of Black Beauty - Series 1 | Kurt | Isambard |
1989 | The Shadow Trader - Mini Series | Bob Hoyle | TVNZ Dir. Wayne Tourell |
1984 | Country GP | Mark Slone | TVNZ Dir. Les Hansen |
1984 | Hanlon Series 1 | Elliot (Regular Recurring) | TVNZ Dir. Wayne Tourell |
1984 | Heroes Series 1 & 2 | Dave Nelson (Lead/Core) | |
1983 | Both Sides of the Fence Series 1 | Gary McNabb | Dir. Keith Hunter |
1982 | Casualties of Peace | Peter (Lead/Core) | TVNZ Dir. Mike Smith |
1982 | Daphne and Chloe | Young Man | TVNZ Dir. John Anderson |
Presenter.
2006 | Here to Stay - The English | Gibson Group Dir. Gary Scott | |
2006 | Settlers | Gibson Group | |
2005 | Yellow Pages | ||
2004 | Mondiale Sales Video | ||
2003 | Industry NZ DVD Worldwide |
Theatre.
2020 | The Daylight Atheist | Danny Moffat (Lead) | Dir. Colin McCol |
2013 | King Lear | The Fool | AUSA Summer Shakespeare Dir. Lisa Harrow |
2012 | Fix | Carter | Auckland Playwrights Collective Dir. Scott Wills |
2012 | Frequently Asked Questions | Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, Othello | Nelson Arts Festival Dir. Dan Musgrove |
2012 | No Holds Bard | Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, Othello | Royale Productions Dir. Dan Musgrove |
2012 | The Good Times | Ray | Silo Theatre |
2012 | The Trees Beneath the Lake | William Campbell | Auckland Theatre Company Dir. Simon Bennettl |
2012 | Tribes | Christopher | Silo Theatre Dir. Shane Bosher |
2011 | Bare | Sleazy Producer | Benefit for Christchurch Dir. Hughes and Toa Fraser |
2011 | Flintlock Musket | Mason | The Edge |
2011 | Red | Mark Rothko | Auckland Theatre Company Dir. Oliver Driver |
2011 | Six Degrees of Separation | Flanders Kittredge | Writers & Readers Festival/Auckland Theatre Company Dir. Colin McColl |
2010 | Cabaret | Emcee | Auckland Theatre Company Dir. Michael Hurst |
2010 | She Came to Stay | Pierre Labrousse | Stepping Stone Project Dir. Sylvia Rands |
2010 | Sweeney Todd | Judge Turpin | Peach Theatre Company Dir. Jesse Peach |
2009 | Christ Almighty! | Angel Gabrielle | The Basement Dir. Cameron Rhodes and Colin Moy |
2009 | The Eight: Reindeer Monologues | Donner | The Basement Dir. Cameron Rhodes |
2008 | Blackbird | Ray | Auckland Theatre Company Dir. Margaret-Mary Hollins |
2007 | The Mystery Of Irma Vep | Enid/Alcazar/Nicodemus | Silo Theatre Dir. Jennifer Ward Lealand |
2007 | The Pillowman | Ariel | Auckland Theatre Company Dir. Simon Prast |
2005 | Jack & the Beanstalk | Mrs Sidebottom | AK05 Dir. Michael Hurst |
2005 | The Duchess of Malfi | Bosola | Auckland Theatre Company Dir. Colin McColl |
2005 | The Goat Or Who Is Sylvia | Martin | Silo Theatre Dir. Oliver Driver |
2004 | Goldie | Charles F Goldie | Auckland Theatre Company Dir. Colin McColl |
2004 | Macbeth | Macbeth | The Large Group, Auckland Dir. Michael Hurst |
2003 | Aladdin | Widow Twankey | AK03 Dir. Michael Hurst |
2003 | Hamlet | Hamlet | The Large Group, Auckland Dir. Michael Hurst |
2002 | Love Letters | Andrew Makepeace Ladd III | Creation Entertainment |
2002 | The Rocky Horror Show | Riff Raff | Auckland Theatre Company Dir. Simon Prast |
2002 | Travesties | James Joyce | Auckland Theatre Company Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
2002 | Waiting for Godot | Estragon | Auckland Theatre Company Dir. Colin McColl |
2001 | Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead | The Player | Auckland Theatre Company Dir. Colin McColl |
1996 | Aladdin | Widow Twankey | Watershed Theatre, Auckland Dir. Michael Hurst |
1994 | Hamlet | Hamlet | Watershed Theatre, Auckland Dir. Michael Hurst |
1994 | The Holy Sinner | Wiligis/Gregoris | Inside Out Theatre Company - New Zealand International Festival of the Arts Dir. Michael Mizrahi & Marie Adams |
1993 | A Spectacle of One | Blaunt | Inside Out Theatre - Watershed Theatre,Auckland Dir. Michael Mizrahi & Marie Adams |
1993 | Jack & the Beanstalk | Mrs Sidebottom | Watershed Theatre, Auckland Dir. Michael Hurst |
1992 | Cabaret | Emcee | Watershed Theatre, Auckland Dir. Michael Hurst |
1991 | Richard III | Richard III | Pumphouse Winter Shakespeare Festival, Auckland Dir. Paul Gittins |
1991 | The Sex Fiend | Matthew | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. Chris Schiel |
1990 | A Slice of Saturday Night | Eddie | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. Paul Minifie |
1990 | The Holy Sinner | Wiligis/Gregoris | Inside Out Theatre Company, Auckland Dir. Michael Mizrahi & Marie Adams |
1990 | The Sex Fiend | Matthew | The Gods - Mercury Upstairs, Auckland Dir. Michael Hurst |
1990 | The Threepenny Opera | Tiger Brown | Inside Out Theatre Company, Auckland Dir. Michael Hurst |
1989 | King Lear | Gloucester | University of Auckland Summer Shakespeare Dir. Michael Hurst |
1989 | Ladies Night | Barry the Bass Guitar Bandit | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. David Coddington |
1989 | Romeo & Juliet | County Paris | Sydney Theatre Company Dir. Richard Wherrell |
1989 | The Cherry Orchard | Trofimov | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1989 | The Rover | Blunt | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1988 | Nana | Steiner/Bordenave/Jupiter | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. Paul Minifie |
1988 | South Pacific | Luther Billis | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1988 | The Three Musketeers | Aramis | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1988 | The Threepenny Opera | Macheath | Downstage Theatre, Wellington Dir. Colin McColl |
1988 | Yerma | Victor | The Gods - Mercury Upstairs, Auckland Dir. Lee Grant |
1987 | Kiss of the Spider Woman | Valentin | The Gods - Mercury Upstairs, Auckland Dir. David Coddington |
1987 | Ladies Night | Barry the Bass Guitar Bandit | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. David Coddington |
1987 | Squatter | Olive | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. Sarah Peirse |
1987 | The Mikado | Koko | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1987 | The Sound of Music | Rolf Gruber | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1987 | The Three Musketeers | D'Artagnan | Melbourne Theatre Company Dir. Simon Phillips |
1986 | As Is | Saul | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Murray Lynch |
1986 | Hedda Gabler | Eilert Lovborg | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Paul Sonne |
1986 | Macbeth | Macbeth | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Roger McGill |
1986 | Pass It On | Gus | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Sarah Peirse |
1986 | The Trojan Women | Agamemnon | Public Works Art Collective Dir. Sarah Peirse |
1985 | Caucasian Chalk Circle | The Singer | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Roger McGill |
1985 | Kiss of the Spider Woman | Valentin | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. David Coddington |
1985 | Torch Song Trilogy | Arnold Beckoff | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Murray Lynch |
1985 | Trafford Tanzi | Dean Rebel | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Roger McGill |
1984 | Cabaret | Master of Ceremonies | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1984 | The Winter's Tale | Florizel | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Roger McGill |
1983 | A Street Called Straight | Jimmy Mackie | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Roger McGill |
1983 | Jacques Brel is Alive & Well & Living in Paris | Singer | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1983 | King Lear | The Fool | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Roger McGill |
1983 | Rip Tide | Various | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Harry Sinclair & Michael Hurst |
1983 | The Lady from the Sea | Lyngstrand | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Roger McGill |
1983 | The Threepenny Opera | The Organ Grinder | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Roger McGill |
1983 | The Trial | Joseph K | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Roger McGill |
1983 | Vinegar Tom | Jack | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Judith Gibson |
1982 | Accidental Death of an Anachist | Histriomaniac | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Murray Lynch |
1982 | Amadeus | Mozart | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. Simon Phillips |
1982 | Armageddon Revisited | Beastly | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. Simon Phillips |
1982 | Jesus Christ Superstar | King Herod | Mercury Theatre, Auckland Dir. Simon Phillips |
1982 | Total Eclipse | Arthur Rimbaud | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Paul Minifie |
1981 | As You Like It | Touchstone | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1981 | Beauty & the Beast | Various | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1981 | Mother Courage and Her Children | The Chaplain | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Roger McGill |
1981 | Piaf | The Agent/The Drug Pusher | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1981 | Shards | Singer | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Judith Gibson |
1981 | The End of the Golden Weather | The Boy | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Paul Minifie |
1981 | The Rose | The Leader | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1981 | Who's Randy | Singer | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1981 | Wings | Billy/Doctor | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Chris Shiel |
1980 | A Christmas Carol | Tiny Tim/Young Scrooge | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Jennifer Dalziel |
1980 | Bent | Rudy | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Paul Minifie |
1980 | Hamlet | Laertes | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1980 | Murder in the Cathedral | First Tempter/Knight | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1980 | Nativity | Various | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1980 | Sleeping Beauty | 2nd Courtier/The Frog/4th Fairy | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1980 | Stationary Sixth Form Poetry Trip | Jim | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Sunney Amey |
1980 | Tartuffe | Damis | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Raymond Hawthorne |
1980 | The Nobodies from Nowhere | Honk | Theatre Corporate, Auckland Dir. Paul Minifie |
Voice.
2017 | God of Ruin - Trailer | Yaros | |
2016 | Our Big Blue Backyard | Bronze Age Productions | |
2015 | Path of Exile | Emperor Izaro | Plus Play |
2015 | SKY 24 Hour People - Guide | DDB/Silk | |
2014 | Northland Tourism Historical Heritage Application | mytours.com | |
2014 | The Lion Queen | Top Shelf Productions Limited | |
2013 | Our Big Blue Backyard | Narrator | Natural History New Zealand Ltd |
2013 | Skoda - NZ | Big Communications | |
2013 | Undercover Rescue | Narrator | Paua Productions |
2008 | Business Mentors - TVC | ||
2008 | Ford - Radio | ||
2008 | L'Oreal - TV | ||
2008 | L'Oreal Pro South Africa - TV | ||
2008 | Mercury Energy - TV | ||
2008 | Nestle Scorched Almonds TVC | ||
2008 | Stonleigh - Cinema | ||
2008 | The Warehouse Toy Sale - TV | ||
2007 | Coca Cola - Radio | ||
2007 | Cottonelle - TV | ||
2007 | DVD Unlimited - TV & Radio | ||
2007 | Inside New Zealand - NCEA Kids vs Parents | Screentime | |
2007 | Lion Red - TV | ||
2007 | Microsoft - TV | ||
2007 | Pinnacle Life - Radio | ||
2007 | Sony Playstation - Radio | ||
2007 | Thai Airways - TV | ||
2007 | Vector - Internal | ||
2007 | Voopa the Goolash Series 1 | Moogabi and Choo | Photon Animation Dir. Nigel Godfrey |
2007 | Warehouse - Toy Sale - TV & Radio | ||
2006 | Anchor - Internet | ||
2006 | Clorox - Radio | ||
2006 | Coca Cola - TV | ||
2006 | Janola - TV | ||
2006 | Kelloggs Just Right - TV | ||
2006 | L'Oreal Garnier - TV | ||
2006 | Mazda - TV & Radio | ||
2006 | Oxfam - TV | ||
2006 | Telecom - Interactive CD | ||
2006 | The Girl Who Didn't Grow | RSVP Productions | |
2006 | Tower Insurance - TV | ||
2005 | Air Force TV Series 1 & 2 | Screentime Limited/TVNZ | |
2005 | BNZ - TV | ||
2005 | BP - TV & Radio | ||
2005 | Briscoes - Radio | ||
2005 | Cadbury Pineapple Lumps - TV | ||
2005 | Going Going Gone Series 5 | Greenstone Pictures | |
2005 | History Channel - Radio | ||
2005 | KFC - TV | ||
2005 | Kiwi Reconnect - TV | ||
2005 | Kiwi Recovery - TV | ||
2005 | MasterCard - TV | ||
2005 | Piano Man | 3rd Party Productions | |
2005 | Power Rangers: Space Patrol Delta | Monster Voice "Silverhead" | |
2005 | Sky TV - TV | ||
2005 | Tegal - TV & Radio | ||
2005 | Voice of Frescarini - Radio | ||
2005 | Xtra - Radio | ||
2004 | NZ Herald - Radio | ||
2004 | Phillips - TV | ||
2004 | Sunday Star Times - Radio | ||
2004 | Surf Live Saving - TV | ||
2004 | Val Morgan - Cinema | ||
2004 | Voice of Panadine - TV | ||
2003 | EECA Target 10 | ||
2003 | IRD - Cinema | ||
2003 | It's a Wives Life Series - 'Millionaire Wives' & 'Politician Wives' | Front of the Box Productions | |
2003 | Janola - TV | ||
2003 | Power Rangers: Ninja Storm | Monster Voice "Vexacus" | |
2003 | Project Legend - TV & Radio | ||
2003 | Robert Harris - TV & Radio | ||
2003 | Sanitarium - TV & Radio | ||
2003 | Sky Sports 'Rugby Great' Series | ||
2003 | UOB - TV, Singapore only | ||
2003 | Voice of BNZ - TV Radio Non Broadcast | ||
2003 | Voice of Mazda - TV Radio Non Broadcast | ||
2003 | Waikato University - TV | ||
2001 | Hawke's Bay Youth Drama School | The Documentary | |
1998 | Hercules and Xena, The Animated Movie | Iolaus | Pacific Renaissance Pictures/USA |
1998 | The Road to Jerusalem | ||
1985 | Napier: Newest City on the Map |