Kevin Sorbo Movies
From battling mythical creatures of Greek legend to traveling the universe in an attempt to rebuild a fallen civilization, prolific television actor Kevin Sorbo has proven himself equally adept at thrilling audiences, transporting them to faraway lands, and even keeping them doubled over with laughter.It was his role as the all-powerful son of Zeus in 1994's Hercules and the Amazon Women that originally propelled the strapping Minnesota native into the spotlight, and after reprising the role in no less than four subsequent made-for-television movies, Sorbo settled into the role for a four-year run on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys in 1995. Though his heroic persona failed to translate to the big screen when the 1997 fantasy adventure Kull the Conqueror tanked at the box office, Sorbo continued to thrill television viewers by reprising his role as Hercules on two episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess. While occasional guest appearances in such popular sitcoms as Just Shoot Me, Dharma & Greg, and According to Jim proved that Sorbo wasn't just another pretty face but a surprisingly adept comedic talent as well, it was in a fantasy context that Sorbo truly shined, and in 2000 he set out for a five-year trip to the stars in Andromeda. After that series drew to a close in 2005, Sorbo could be seen in episodes of Two and a Half Men and The O.C. before swinging a stick at small-town injustice in Walking Tall 2 and 3.
When he's not busy acting, Sorbo also acts as the spokesman for "A World Fit for Kids" -- a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children at risk of dropping out of school, dealing drugs, and joining street gangs. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1998
Ajax (Peter McCauley), former comrade in arms to Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) and Iolaus (Michael Hurst), wants to erect a war memorial for fallen soldiers. This project is staunchly opposed by Hercules' mortal half-brother Iphicles (Kevin Smith), now the King of Corinth. Holding Ajax responsible for the death of his wife, Iphicles is dead set against honoring anyone who has ever taken up arms. The battle of wills between Iphicles and Ajax leads to a chain reaction of personal tragedies -- and, indirectly, to a plague of giant sand worms. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1998
My Fair Lady gets the Hercules treatment in this episode, in which Lacey Kohl returns as vulgar and voracious exotic dancer Cupcake. Purportedly out of the goodness of his heart, "King of Thieves" Autolycus (Bruce Campbell) offers to transform Cupcake into a proper lady, so that she can impersonate a princess and win the heart of handsome Prince Alexandros (Mark Rafferty). Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) suspects that Autolycus has an ulterior motive -- and indeed he does, in the form of the priceless Sapphire of Antioch. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1998
In this follow-up to the previous episode "Porkules," Katherine, the female pig whom Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) met while he was briefly transformed into an oinker himself, assumes human form with the help of love goddess Aphrodite (Alexandra Tydings). Alas, the humanized Katherine (also Alexandra Tydings) begins yearning for the simple joys of pighood that are now denied her (such as wallowing naked in the mud). Meanwhile, Iolaus (Kevin Hurst) and Autolycus (Bruce Campbell), imprisoned by Ares (Kevin Smith) for changing the war god's handmaiden Discord (Meighan Desmond) into a chicken, manage to make their escape, albeit still manacled together à
la the Defiant Ones. As a climax to the duo's many misadventures, they end up being displayed at a carnival sideshow as the legendary "Two-Headed Bigfoot." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
la the Defiant Ones. As a climax to the duo's many misadventures, they end up being displayed at a carnival sideshow as the legendary "Two-Headed Bigfoot." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1998
Autolycus (Bruce Campbell) steals the magical arrows of Artemis' bow, then unwittingly sells them to Discord (Meighan Desmond), the handmaiden of war god Ares. One of these arrows is shot at our boy Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) -- who promptly transforms into a pig. As Autolycus and Iolaus (Michael Hurst) scramble around to set things right, "Porkules" is amorous pursued by female pig Katherine (voiced by Alexandra Tydings, taking a break from her usual role as love goddess Aphrodite). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1998
In present-day Hollywood, the staff of Renaissance Productions, the people responsible for the TV series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, are in a panic. An earthquake has struck Tinseltown, and the series' titular star, Kevin Sorbo, is missing. In order to save their jobs, the series' producers and writers (all of whom bear startling resemblances to other Hercules characters) are forced to audition new actors for the role of Hercules -- and failing that, they desperately improvise new "Hercules-less" story concepts. The tension results in open hostility amongst the staffers -- much to the delight of perennial Hercules villains Ares (Kevin Smith) and Strife (Joel Tobeck), who behave as if they're responsible for the whole mess. Fortunately, salvation is at hand in the form of...well, best not give too much of the story away. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1998
In the conclusion of a two-part story, the evil Callisto (Hudson Leick) has traveled back in time to prevent the birth of Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) by murdering the hero's future mother Alcmene (Kim Michalis). To prevent this, Hercules' friend Iolaus (Michael Hurst) likewise ventures "forward into the past." Meanwhile, Hercules and his despotic parallel-dimension lookalike, the Sovereign (also Kevin Sorbo), are trapped in the netherworld. Even if Hercules manages to escape, how will he bring Iolaus back to the present? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1998
In the first episode of a two-part story, evil female warrior Callisto (Hudson Leick) conspires with war god Ares (Kevin Smith) to free the Sovereign (Kevin Sorbo), the despotic alter ego of the noble Hercules (also Kevin Sorbo), from his interdimensional prison. The plan involves jailing Hercules in the Sovereign's place, then injecting him with fatal Hind's blood, but Callisto breaks away from Ares to team with the equally odious Hope (Amy Morrison), treacherous daughter of the demonic Dahak and Xena: Warrior Princess' Gabrielle. At Hope's suggestion, Callisto goes back in time to prevent Hercules' birth -- by "terminating" the hero's future mother, Alcmene (Kim Michalis). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1998
This episode flashes back to the days of the younger Hercules, Iolaus, and Jason, played respectively by Ian Bohen, Dean O'Gorman and Chris Conrad. The three youthful Argonauts embark upon a mission to fight the Ghidra, the fearsome two-headed "pet" of Hera. Friction develops amongst the trio when the beauteous Medea (Jacinda Barrett) comes along for the ride; Jason is smitten by Medea, but her heart belongs to Hercules. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1998
Kazankis (Barry Duffield), a Hercules imitator, dies while performing an act of heroism. Establishing a tradition that will be followed in the Modern Age by anti-TV and anti-movie zealots, pompous government prosecutor Spencius (John Sumner) puts Hercules on trial for Kazankis' murder. It is Spencius' argument that Hercules represents a poor role model for the populace and should be held responsible for his imitators' rash acts. But common sense prevails in the climactic scene that should elicit a chuckle from anyone who remembers the 1960 movie epic Spartacus. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1998
A reluctant Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) agrees to pose nude for a metal statue in exchange for a donation to the war orphan's fund. It is lovestruck female blacksmith Atalanta (Cory Everson) who forges the statue, wishing that it were the real thing. Her wish comes true -- disastrously -- when war god Ares' handmaid Discord (Meighan Desmond) brings the statue to life. Things get worse when the metallic "Herc" commits a murder for which the real Hercules is blamed. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
In this follow-up to the second-season episode "King for a Day," series regular Michael Hurst again essays the dual role of the heroic Iolaus and his lookalike cousin, King Orestes. When he announces plans to establish a lasting peace by creating a league of nations, Orestes is murdered by the warmongering King Xenon (Roger Oakley). It falls to Iolaus to impersonate Orestes at the upcoming peace conference -- and along the way, he rekindles his romance with Orestes' consort, Queen Niobe (Lisa Ann Hadley). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
While arranging a surprise birthday party for Hercules (Kevin Sorbo), our hero's mother and several of his friends are served poisoned punch by the scheming Callisto (Hudson Leick in her first series appearance), acting on orders from Hera. To save his loved ones, Hercules must join Callisto on a journey into the Labyrinth of the Gods to locate an antidote in the Tree of Love. The mission becomes near-impossible when Callisto suddenly achieves immortality and engages Hercules in a fierce and deadly battle. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
Headstrong young dragon Braxus goes on a murderous rampage, intending to wipe out all friends and associates of Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) and Iolaus (Michael Hurst). The woefully misguided Braxus has been sent on this violent path by the warlord Adamis (Rene Naufahu) and the beautiful but wicked Cynea (Catherine Bell). It is up to Hercules and Iolaus to stop Braxis -- and to help the beast separate the real good guys from the real bad guys. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
While searching for his cousin Regina (Amber Sainsbury) in Melatonin, Iolaus (Michael Hurst) and investigative scribe Moira (Fiona Mogridge) come upon itinerant peddler Salmoneus (Robert Trebor), who in turn has stumbled upon an underground hippie-like commune. In this subterranean Utopia, everyone (including Regina) lives in peace and harmony under the benevolence of their leader, Kamarus (Matthew Chamberlain). In truth, however, Kamarus is a vicious warlord in disguise, using hallucinogenic drugs to keep his disciples under his thumb -- and only Iolaus is immune to the villain's "charms." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
In the conclusion of a three-part story, Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) has given up his super-strength so he can marry Serena (Sam Jenkins), a demigod who has likewise relinquished her immortality. Meanwhile, war god Ares (Kevin Smith) and his nephew, Strife (Joel Tobeck), step up their efforts to destroy Hercules -- beginning with the murder of Serena. Accused of the crime, Hercules is targeted by a lynch mob. Will his loyal friends (including Xena the Warrior Princess Lucy Lawless) be able to rescue Hercules in time -- and will he ever regain his godlike strength? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
In the second episode of a three-part story, Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) asks the beautiful demigod Serena (Sam Jenkins) to marry him. But before the couple can tie the knot, Hercules must first journey into the Other World to get the blessing of his late wife Deianeira (Tawny Kitaen). Also complicating matters is the jealous war god Ares (Kevin Smith), who will relinquish his hold on Serena on two conditions: Serena must agree to become mortal -- and Hercules must give up his super-strength. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
In the first episode of a three-part story, Prince Nestor (Steve Hall) schemes to kill Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) with an arrow dipped in the blood of the Golden Hind, a half-woman, half-deer who also goes by the name of the demigod Serena (Sam Jenkins). Nestor also intends to increase his power by appropriating the Hind's horns and hooves. War god Ares (Kevin Smith) conspires to aid Nestor in his sinister mission -- but unexpected circumstances alter the outcome. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
Pampered princess Melissa (Lisa Chappell) is sold into slavery by her treacherous sister Alexa (Josephine Davison), who wants the throne of Alcinia for herself. Rescuing Melissa from bondage, Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) tries to restore her birthright -- but first he must do battle with the fearsome Fist of Tolas. And there is another obstacle to overcome: Even if Hercules is victorious, will he be able to convince Melissa that it is in everyone's best interest for her to wed the chubby and doltish Prince Gordius (Ross McKellar) of Lathia? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
Autolycus (Bruce Campbell) steals the Chronos gemstone from King Qualius (Ian Watkins), enabling him to control the time-space continuum. As a result, Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) travels backward five years to witness the first meeting between his lost love, the demigod Serena (Kara Zediker), and war god Ares (Kevin Smith). In his efforts to save Serena from Ares' grasp, Hercules inexorably alters the shape of the future. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
Throwing rocks instead of lightning bolts, the mad King Augeus (Grant Bridger) believes himself to be Zeus. Taking advantage of the situation, the evil Hera offers to give Augeus genuine godly powers if he will agree to kill Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) before the sun sets. Already miffed that Augeus has rededicated her temple to Hera, love goddess Aphrodite (Alexandra Tydings) tries to prevent Hercules' demise. As for our hero, he doesn't know which way to turn when Augeus suddenly assumes the shapely form of Aphrodite. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
In a story set during the French revolution, crooked Count François Demarigny, who looks a lot like ancient peddler Salmoneus (as well he should, since he is played by Robert Trebor all the same), poses as a dashing bandit called the "Chartreuse Fox" in order to rob the rich and give to himself. The count's intended victim is Marie de Valle (Danielle Cormack), who turns out to be the real Chartreuse Fox. When Marie is captured and sentenced to the guillotine, the count's henchmen -- Robert (Kevin Sorbo) and Jean-Pierre (Michael Hurst), suddenly electing to pattern themselves after their archaic lookalikes Hercules and Iolaus -- vow to rescue the heroine and dedicate their lives to fighting for the rights of the downtrodden. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
Unable to save a woman from falling to her death, a traumatized Iolaus (Michael Hurst) wanders away from his friend Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) to "find himself." Feeling responsible for Iolaus' anguish, Fortune (Lori Dungey), the Goddess of Luck, helpfully wipes his memory clear of all guilt. Unfortunately, Iolaus also no longer remembers his relationship with Hercules -- and, in league with the villainous Xeno (Barry Spring), he lapses back to his old thieving ways. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
Season four of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys begins with an Olympian spin on a familiar fairy tale. Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) and "King of Thieves" Autolycus (Bruce Campbell) climb up a familiar-looking beanstalk into the clouds, all for the objective of rescuing Leanna (Kerry Gallagher), caretaker of the three golden Harpie eggs. Leanna has been kidnapped by a surly giant named Typhoon (Glenn Shadix), but what follows isn't precisely according to the Storybooks -- especially when the eggs hatch yielding something slightly more terrifying than golden chickens. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
A shipwreck deposits Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) on the shores of Atlantis. Here he meets the fortune-telling Cassandra (Claudia Black), whose efforts to tell the warmongering King Panthius (James Beaumont) that Atlantis is doomed have fallen upon deaf ears. Both Cassandra and Hercules are thrown into prison, where Hercules discovers that Panthius was not only responsible for destroying his ship, but has enslaved thousands of shipwrecked sailors to mine the crystal necessary for the king's deadly, high-powered cannon. This episode was originally aired as the finale of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys' third season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
Circumstantial evidence indicates that a man named Cassus (Lindsey Ginter) has slain an entire family, but Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) wants the due process of law to determine the man's guilt or innocence. While fleeing a lynch mob, Hercules and Cassus are trapped in a mineshaft, where Cassus is pinned under a boulder. It is up to Iolaus (Michael Hurst) to locate the one person who can determine if the dying Cassus is really a murderer -- and that person is the condemned man's own son. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
