Jim Moriarty
Known for Acting
Born June 20, 1953
Place of Birth 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.
Filmography
Night of the Juggler
1980
as Truck Driver
Mahana
2016
as Rupeni Poata
Cousins
2021
as Māori Caregiver
A Difficult Woman
1999
as Dominic Martin
Kingpin
1985
as Mike Herewini
The Strength of Water
2009
as Gibby
Mark II
1986
as Rangi
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Saving Grace
1998
as Gerald Hutchinson
The Waimate Conspiracy
2006
as George Kepa
No Petrol, No Diesel
2009
as Oscar
The Returning
1990
as George
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The Witch & the Woodsman
2010
as Grandfather
Fog
2007
as Dad
The Gravedigger of Kapu
2018
as Hone