Jim Moriarty
Known for Acting · 18 credits
- Born
- 1953-06-20 (age 72)
- Place of birth
- New Zealand
- Also known as
- James Moriarty
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
TV Shows (4)
Movies (14)
Night of the Juggler
1980
as Truck Driver
A Difficult Woman
1999
as Dominic Martin
Cousins
2021
as Māori Caregiver
Mahana
2016
as Rupeni Poata
The Returning
1990
as George
No Petrol, No Diesel
2009
as Oscar
Fog
2007
as Dad
Mark II
1986
as Rangi
Kingpin
1985
as Mike Herewini
The Waimate Conspiracy
2006
as George Kepa
Saving Grace
1998
as Gerald Hutchinson
The Gravedigger of Kapu
2018
as Hone
The Witch & the Woodsman
2010
as Grandfather
The Strength of Water
2009
as Gibby
About 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. With 18 credits spanning from 1980 to 2025, Jim Moriarty has appeared in 14 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jim Moriarty Movies
- Night of the Juggler (1980) — as Truck Driver
- A Difficult Woman (1999) — as Dominic Martin
- Cousins (2021) — as Māori Caregiver
- Mahana (2016) — as Rupeni Poata
- The Returning (1990) — as George
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