Michael Hurst O.N.Z.M.

Michael Hurst O.N.Z.M.: Summary

Recent Role:: Maska on Maddigan's Quest

Birthday:: 0-0-0

Birthplace:: Lancashire, England

Birth Name:: Michael Eric Hurst

Moved to Christchurch, New Zealand at age 8. Eldest of four brothers, Mark, Stuart, and Nicholas (half brother). At age 14 became involved in school drama projects. Accepted into two year training program at the Court Theatre (Christchurch) at age 19. By 22 he was accepted into Theatre Corporate (Auckland). He ended up as chairperson in 1985. Between 1982 and 1991, he performed in or...

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In 2006, Michael was invited to participate as a director in 24-Hour Deadline Theatre, which randomly assigned a writer, a director, and three actors to each of 8 teams. Each team was given the same mystery props and twenty-four hours in which to write, create, and rehearse a short play. All of the plays were then performed in front of a paying audience when the time had elapsed.(edit)
In late 2007, Michael starred with Oliver Driver in the play The Mystery of Irma Vep at the Silo Theatre. The production was named "Best Fun" by Listener magazine in its Best of NZ Theatre article, and, after a sold-out season with a one-week extension, the NZ Herald reported that it was a "100 per cent success which left many would-be punters frustrated, unable to buy tickets".(edit)
Michael had his first starring role in a tv series back in 1984 on a NZ series named Heroes. It was about a rock band; Michael played Dave Nelson, the drummer. Michael actually learned to play drums so he would be eligible for this role. After a one year absence, the series was brought back for a second season in 1986.(edit)
Michael had support roles in two New Zealand films released in 2007, The Tattooist and We're Here to Help. (edit)
In December 2007, Michael was named a New Zealand Entertainer of the Year by the New Zealand Herald.(edit)