Jim Moriarty
Born: 1953-06-20 in New Zealand
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2025
- Secrets at Red Rocks as Ted
2018
- The Gravedigger of Kapu as Hone
2016
- Mahana as Rupeni Poata
2010
- The Witch & the Woodsman as Grandfather
2009
- No Petrol, No Diesel as Oscar
- The Strength of Water as Gibby
2007
- Fog as Dad
2006
- The Waimate Conspiracy as George Kepa
1999
- A Difficult Woman as Dominic Martin
1998
- A Difficult Woman as Dominic Martin
- Saving Grace as Gerald Hutchinson
1997
- Wildside as Tom Wallace
1990
- The Returning as George
1986
- Mark II as Rangi
1985
- Kingpin as Mike Herewini
1980
- Night of the Juggler as Truck Driver