- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 20, 1953
- Place of Birth
- New Zealand
Jim Moriarty
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
movieUncle
2026 · Neighbour
tvSecrets at Red Rocks
2025 · Ted
tvVegas
2021 · Henry Ruata
movieCousins
2021 · Māori Caregiver
movieThe Gravedigger of Kapu
2018 · Hone
movieMahana
2016 · Rupeni Poata
The Witch & the Woodsman
movieThe Witch & the Woodsman
2010 · Grandfather
movieThe Strength of Water
2009 · Gibby
movieNo Petrol, No Diesel
2009 · Oscar
movieFog
2007 · Dad
movieThe Waimate Conspiracy
2006 · George Kepa
movieA Difficult Woman
1999 · Dominic Martin
Saving Grace
movieSaving Grace
1998 · Gerald Hutchinson
tvA Difficult Woman
1998 · Dominic Martin
tvWildside
1997 · Tom Wallace, Derek Lamb
movieThe Returning
1990 · George
movieMark II
1986 · Rangi
movieKingpin
1985 · Mike Herewini
movieNight of the Juggler
1980 · Truck Driver