Jim Moriarty
Acting
Born: 1953-06-20 · New Zealand
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.
🎬 Movies (14)
Cousins
2021
Māori Caregiver
The Gravedigger of Kapu
2018
Hone
Mahana
2016
Rupeni Poata
The Witch & the Woodsman
2010
Grandfather
The Strength of Water
2009
Gibby
No Petrol, No Diesel
2009
Oscar
Fog
2007
Dad
The Waimate Conspiracy
2006
George Kepa
A Difficult Woman
1999
Dominic Martin
Saving Grace
1998
Gerald Hutchinson
The Returning
1990
George
Mark II
1986
Rangi
Kingpin
1985
Mike Herewini
Night of the Juggler
1980
Truck Driver
