Jim Moriarty
Acting
June 20, 1953 (73 years old)
New Zealand
21
Acting Credits
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
Filmography
Uncle
2026
as Neighbour
Secrets at Red Rocks
2025
as Ted
Cousins
2021
as Māori Caregiver
6.7
Vegas
2021
as Henry Ruata
6
This Town
2020
as Bernie
5.9
The Gravedigger of Kapu
2018
as Hone
Mahana
2016
as Rupeni Poata
6.4
The Witch & the Woodsman
2010
as Grandfather
No Petrol, No Diesel
2009
as Oscar
5
The Strength of Water
2009
as Gibby
6
Fog
2007
as Dad
The Waimate Conspiracy
2006
as George Kepa
7
A Difficult Woman
1999
as Dominic Martin
9
Saving Grace
1998
as Gerald Hutchinson
6.8
A Difficult Woman
1998
as Dominic Martin
5.4
Wildside
1997
as Tom Wallace
5.2
Wildside
1997
as Derek Lamb
5.2
The Returning
1990
as George
7.5
Mark II
1986
as Rangi
6.5
Kingpin
1985
as Mike Herewini
6.5
Night of the Juggler
1980
as Truck Driver
6.8