Actor
Jim Moriarty
June 20, 1953 · 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.
Often works with
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Uncle
as Neighbour
2026
Cousins
as Māori Caregiver
2021
This Town
as Bernie
2020
The Gravedigger of Kapu
as Hone
2018
Mahana
as Rupeni Poata
20166.4
The Strength of Water
as Gibby
2009
No Petrol, No Diesel
as Oscar
2009
Fog
as Dad
2007
The Waimate Conspiracy
as George Kepa
2006
A Difficult Woman
as Dominic Martin
1999
Saving Grace
as Gerald Hutchinson
1998
The Returning
as George
1990