Jim Moriarty
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.
Known For
All Movies (15)
- Cousins2021 · as Māori Caregiver
- The Gravedigger of Kapu2018 · as Hone
- Mahana2016 · as Rupeni Poata
- The Witch & the Woodsman2010 · as Grandfather
- The Strength of Water2009 · as Gibby
- No Petrol, No Diesel2009 · as Oscar
- Fog2007 · as Dad
- The Waimate Conspiracy2006 · as George Kepa
- A Difficult Woman1999 · as Dominic Martin
- Saving Grace1998 · as Gerald Hutchinson
- The Returning1990 · as George
- Mark II1986 · as Rangi
- Kingpin1985 · as Mike Herewini
- Night of the Juggler1980 · as Truck Driver
- Uncle— · as Neighbour
All TV Shows (5)
- Secrets at Red Rocks2025 · as Ted
- Vegas2021 · as Henry Ruata
- A Difficult Woman1998 · as Dominic Martin
- Wildside1997 · as Tom Wallace
- Wildside1997 · as Derek Lamb