Jim Moriarty
Known for ActingBorn 1953-06-20 New Zealand
James Moriarty MNZM is a New Zealand actor and theatre director, who began acting professionally in 1967. He came to national attention and is probably best known for his role as the school teacher Riki Winiata in the 1970s soap opera Close to Home. His work has toured nationally and internationally. Moriarty is from the Māori tribes of Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Koata and Ngāti Kahungunu.
Known for
Night of the Juggler
1980 · as Truck Driver
Uncle
as Neighbour
A Difficult Woman
1999 · as Dominic Martin
Mahana
2016 · as Rupeni Poata
Cousins
2021 · as Māori Caregiver
Mark II
1986 · as Rangi
The Returning
1990 · as George
The Strength of Water
2009 · as Gibby
The Witch & the Woodsman
2010 · as Grandfather
Kingpin
1985 · as Mike Herewini
The Waimate Conspiracy
2006 · as George Kepa
Saving Grace
1998 · as Gerald Hutchinson
The Gravedigger of Kapu
2018 · as Hone
Fog
2007 · as Dad
No Petrol, No Diesel
2009 · as Oscar