
Jim Moriarty
Acting
June 20, 1953 (72) 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.
Known for
2021Cousins
Māori Caregiver
2018The Gravedigger of Kapu
Hone
2016Mahana
Rupeni Poata
2009No Petrol, No Diesel
Oscar
2009The Strength of Water
Gibby
2007Fog
Dad
2006The Waimate Conspiracy
George Kepa
1999A Difficult Woman
Dominic Martin
1990The Returning
George
1986Mark II
Rangi
1985Kingpin
Mike Herewini
1980Night of the Juggler
Truck Driver