Iolaos, Hercules' Charioteer

Iolaos, or Iolaus depending on the text, the son of Heracles' brother Iphicles and Automedusa, served as Heracles' charioteer. Some myths also say that Iolaos may have married Heracles' former wife, Megara. The myth says that after Heracles killed his children by Megara in a fit of madness, he passed her onto Iolaos so that he may protect her. He was the father of Leipephile and founder of Iolaea in Sardinia. Iolaos also assisted Hercules in his twelve labors, by helping him kill the Hydra. Iolaos burned the stumps of the Hydra's head as Heracles cut them off, so new heads couldn't grow.

Iolaos also joined the hunt for the Calydonian boar and was a chariot race winner at the Olympic Games. After the death of Heracles, Iolaos helped his children, the Heraclids, in their struggle to claim their kingdom. After Heracles was deified, he asked Hebe to restore Iolaos to his youthful form so he could kill Heracles' long time enemy Eurystheus.

Iolaus Today

Iolaus and Iolaus II were played on Hercules by New Zealand actor and director Michael Hurst. Click Here to see Michael's Filmography. For more Michael Hurst links, etc. see the Charon Page.

Young Iolaus was played by Dean O'Gorman on Hercules and young Hercules. Dean, who's birthday is December 1, 1976, attented Rangitoto college with friend Chris McDowell. Dean was also a black belt in karate by age 10.

The Iolaus Episodes

Xena: Warrior Princess

• Season 1: "Prometheus", played by Michael Hurst, Hercules and Iolaos help Xena free Prometheus

• Season 1: "The Greater Good", Gabrielle goes to look for Iolaos

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

• Season 1: "The Road To Calydon", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 1: "The Wrong Path", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 1: "The March To Freedom", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 1: "Pride Comes Before a Brawl", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 1: "The Warrior Princess", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 1: "The Vanishing Dead", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 1: "The Unchained Heart", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 1: "The Gladiator", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "The King of Thieves", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "Protean Challenge", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "What's In a Name?", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "The Mother of All Monsters", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "Cast A Giant Shadow", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "Promises", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "The Siege at Naxos", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "Highway to Hades", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "The Sword of Veracity", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "The Enforcer", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "King for a Day", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "Once a Hero", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "Heedless Hearts", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "The Apple" , played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "Cave of Echoes" , played by Michael Hurst

• Season 2: "The Wedding of Alcmene", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 3: "Monster-Child in the Promised Land", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 3: "Doomsday", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 3: "The Lady and the Dragon", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 3: "Lost City", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 3: "Prince Hercules", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 3: "A Star to Guide Them", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 3: "Love Takes a Holiday", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 3: "Long Live the King", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 3: "When A Man Loves A Woman", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 3: "Surprise", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 3: "Encounter", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 3: "Judgment Day", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 3: "War Bride", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 3: "A Rock and a Hard Place", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 4: "Stranger in a Strange World", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 4: "Armageddon Now -- Part I", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 4: "My Fair Cupcake", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 4: "One Fowl Day", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 4: "Hero's Heart", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 4: "Medea Culpa", played by Michael Hurst and Dean O'Gorman (young Iolaos)

• Season 4: "Porkules", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 4: "Regrets, I've Had A Few", played by Michael Hurst and Dean O'Gorman (young Iolaos)

• Season 4: "Reunions", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 4: "Top God", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 4: "Hercules On Trial", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 4: "Twilight", played by Michael Hurst and Dean O'Gorman (young Iolaos)

• Season 4: "Two Men and a Baby", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 4: "War Wounds", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 4: "Web of Desire", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 4: "Armageddon Now -- Part II", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 5: "Descent", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 5: "Resurrection", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 5: "Faith", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 5: "Darkness Rising", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 5: "For Those of You Just Joining Us..", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 5: "Let There Be Light", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 5: "Redemption", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 5: "Stranger and Stranger", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 5: "Just Passing Through", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 5: "The Academy", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 5: "Love On The Rocks", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 5: "Fade Out", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 5: "My Best Girl's Wedding", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 5: "Revelations", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 6: "Be Deviled", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 6: "Love, Amazon Style", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 6: "Darkness Visible", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 6: "City Of The Dead" , played by Michael Hurst

• Season 6: "Wicked Good Time", played by Michael Hurst

• Season 6: "Full Circle", played by Michael Hurst

Young Hercules (Partial list)

• The Treasure of Zeus, played by Dean O'Gorman
• Teacher's Pests, played by Dean O'Gorman
• Inn Trouble, played by Dean O'Gorman
• Battle Lines II, played by Dean O'Gorman
• Forgery, played by Dean O'Gorman
• A Serpent's Tooth, played by Dean O'Gorman
• Lure of the Lyre, played by Dean O'Gorman
• Dad Always Liked Me Best, played by Dean O'Gorman
• Herc's Nemesis, played by Dean O'Gorman
• The Golden Bow, played by Dean O'Gorman
• Home for the Holidays, played by Dean O'Gorman
• Hind Sight, played by Dean O'Gorman
• The Head That Wears The Crown, played by Dean O'Gorman
• The Prize, played by Dean O'Gorman
• The Beasts Beneath, played by Dean O'Gorman
• Valley of the Shadows, played by Dean O'Gorman

Dean O'Gorman has also appeared in:

• Snakeskin (2000)
• "Young Hercules" (1998/II) TV Series .... Iolaus
• When Love Comes Along (1998) .... Mark ... aka When Love Comes (1998) (Canada: English title)... aka When Love Comes Along (1998) (USA)
• Young Hercules (1998/I) (V) .... Young Iolaus
• Doom Runners (1997) .... Deek
• Return to Treasure Island (1996) (TV) .... Jim Hawkins
• "Shortland Street" (1992) TV Series .... Harry Martin (1996)
• Bonjour Timothy (1995) .... Timothy Taylor
• Raider of the South Seas (1990) (TV) .... Bobby Morrison
• Rogue Stallion, The (1990) (TV) .... Tony Garrett ... aka Wildfire (1990) (TV)
• "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" playing "Ruun" in episode: "Prodigal Sister" (episode # 4.7) 10/11/1997
• "Xena: Warrior Princess" playing "Homer" in episode: "Athens City Academy for Performing Bards" (episode # 1.13) 1/22/1996
• "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" playing "Iloran" in episode: "Gauntlet, The" (episode # 1.12) 5/1/1995

Dean O'Gorman Links

• Lookout 2's Young Hercules Page has lots of screen captures, links, episode lists, etc.

• Dean O'Gorman by the Rose has links, screen captures, sounds and more

• Shortland Street - Cast index has a couple of very nice pictures, filmography, brief character description and a couple of video clips.

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