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Michael Hirst(I)

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Michael Hirst
VIKINGS: The Departed, Part 1
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Michael Hirst was born on 21 September 1952 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for Vikings (2013), Elizabeth (1998) and The Tudors (2007).
BornSeptember 21, 1952
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BornSeptember 21, 1952
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 15 nominations total

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    Known for

    Travis Fimmel in Vikings (2013)
    Vikings
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth (1998)
    Elizabeth
    7.4
    • Writer
    • 1998
    Joely Richardson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Joss Stone, Tamzin Merchant, Natalie Dormer, and Annabelle Wallis in The Tudors (2007)
    The Tudors
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
    Elizabeth: The Golden Age
    6.8
    • Writer
    • 2007

    Credits

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    Writer



    • Bloodaxe
      • created by (creator)
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Civil Blood
      • Writer
      • TV Series
    • Leningrad
      • script
      • In Development
      • TV Mini Series
    • Alexander the Great
      • Writer
      • Completed
      • TV Series
    • 1906
      • screenplay
      • In Development



    • Leo Suter, Frida Gustavsson, and Sam Corlett in Vikings: Valhalla (2022)
      Vikings: Valhalla
      7.4
      TV Series
      • based on the series Vikings created by
      • based on the series 'Vikings' created by
      • 2022–2024
    • Billy the Kid (2022)
      Billy the Kid
      7.3
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by (creator)
      • 2022–2024
    • Travis Fimmel in Vikings (2013)
      Vikings
      8.5
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • creator
      • 2013–2020
    • The Beatles
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 2019
    • Eva Green and Jamie Campbell Bower in Camelot (2011)
      Camelot
      6.5
      TV Series
      • creator
      • story
      • 2011
    • Joely Richardson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Joss Stone, Tamzin Merchant, Natalie Dormer, and Annabelle Wallis in The Tudors (2007)
      The Tudors
      8.1
      TV Series
      • creator
      • written by
      • 2007–2010
    • Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
      Elizabeth: The Golden Age
      6.8
      • written by
      • 2007
    • Have No Fear: The Life of Pope John Paul II (2005)
      Have No Fear: The Life of Pope John Paul II
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • screenplay
      • story
      • 2005
    • Il giovane Casanova (2002)
      Il giovane Casanova
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2002
    • Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth (1998)
      Elizabeth
      7.4
      • written by
      • 1998
    • Kate Beckinsale in Uncovered (1994)
      Uncovered
      5.7
      • screenplay
      • 1994
    • Meeting Venus (1991)
      Meeting Venus
      6.6
      • written by
      • 1991
    • The Ballad of the Sad Cafe (1991)
      The Ballad of the Sad Cafe
      5.9
      • screenplay
      • 1991
    • Julie Christie, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Iain Glen in Fools of Fortune (1990)
      Fools of Fortune
      5.3
      • Writer
      • 1990
    • Wherever You Are... (1988)
      Wherever You Are...
      6.3
      • Writer
      • 1988

    Producer



    • Bloodaxe
      • executive producer
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • The Plague Year
      • executive producer
      • In Development
      • TV Mini Series



    • Leo Suter, Frida Gustavsson, and Sam Corlett in Vikings: Valhalla (2022)
      Vikings: Valhalla
      7.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Billy the Kid (2022)
      Billy the Kid
      7.3
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022–2024
    • Travis Fimmel in Vikings (2013)
      Vikings
      8.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • producer (showrunner)
      • 2013–2020
    • The Beatles
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • Eva Green and Jamie Campbell Bower in Camelot (2011)
      Camelot
      6.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2011
    • Joely Richardson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Joss Stone, Tamzin Merchant, Natalie Dormer, and Annabelle Wallis in The Tudors (2007)
      The Tudors
      8.1
      TV Series
      • producer
      • executive producer (showrunner)
      • 2007–2010
    • Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
      Elizabeth: The Golden Age
      6.8
      • executive producer
      • 2007

    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos3

    VIKINGS: The Departed, Part 1
    Trailer 1:55
    VIKINGS: The Departed, Part 1
    "Vikings" Bids Fiery Farewell to Travis Fimmel
    Video 0:58
    "Vikings" Bids Fiery Farewell to Travis Fimmel
    "Vikings" Bids Fiery Farewell to Travis Fimmel
    Video 0:58
    "Vikings" Bids Fiery Farewell to Travis Fimmel
    "Vikings" Stars: Let's Get Physical
    Video 2:15
    "Vikings" Stars: Let's Get Physical

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • September 21, 1952
      • Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Spouses
        Susan Aldworth1976 - ? (2 children)
    • Children
        Maude Hirst

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      Father of Maude Hirst and Georgia Hirst.

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