Attended Papanui High School
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Attended University of Canterbury for 1 year
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Family moved to Christchurch, New Zealand when he was 7
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Married to actress Jennifer Ward-Lealand since 1988
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Son, Jack Louis Ward Hurst born January 25, 1997
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son, Cameron Lane Ward Hurst born December 2, 1999
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The eldest of three brothers
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Recipient of 2003 Laureate Award from the Arts Foundation of New Zealand
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Appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit "for service to film and the theatre" in 2005
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Named "Best Actor" in 2005 Metro magazine reader's poll
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