1. Neil Hurst was born on 5 June 1982 and is an English actor and presenter born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, best known for his television and stage theatre career.
13 Facts About Neil Hurst
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Neil Hurst first gained prominence on British television as the comic sidekick of Vernon Kay on ITV's All Star Family Fortunes, but his career has seen him appear in many other TV roles from drama to comedy and even presenting.
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In 2019, Neil Hurst began appearing as a series regular on Michael McIntyre's Big Show helping Michael McIntyre prank the Unexpected Star of the show.
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In 2020, Neil Hurst appeared as Baz for a short run in Coronation Street, plus cameo roles in Ackley Bridge and The Syndicate.
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Neil Hurst filmed the role of a teacher in The Railway Children Return.
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Neil Hurst was playing the role of 'Freddie' and toured arenas in the UK after sold out run at The Lowry, Salford.
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Neil Hurst reprised his role at The Lowry for the 2019 production of Early Doors: One More Chance.
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In 2017, Neil Hurst originated the role of Alan in Kay Mellor's Fat Friends The Musical, the musical premiered at the Grand Theatre, Leeds in November 2017, prior to a UK tour from January to June 2018.
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On 28 February 2019, Neil Hurst announced his departure from the Victoria Theatre pantomime after 10 years.
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In 2020, Neil Hurst co-wrote an adult pantomime, Cinderella, with Jodie Prenger for the Turbine Theatre.
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In December 2022, Neil Hurst appeared at the Hull New Theatre in their pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, alongside Gareth Gates in the lead role.
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In 2016, Neil Hurst presented a documentary in the United States called Hopping The Pond.
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Neil Hurst co-hosted the weekly 'Mishaps Podcast' with the Emmerdale actress, Natalie Anderson and musical theatre actor, Jodie Prenger Hurst narrates many TV documentaries.