Jim Moriarty
Known for Acting · 19 credits
- Born
- 1953-06-20 (age 73)
- 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 (15)
Uncle
2026
as Neighbour
Mark II
1986
as Rangi
Night of the Juggler
1980
as Truck Driver
The Gravedigger of Kapu
2018
as Hone
A Difficult Woman
1999
as Dominic Martin
The Waimate Conspiracy
2006
as George Kepa
Mahana
2016
as Rupeni Poata
Cousins
2021
as Māori Caregiver
The Witch & the Woodsman
2010
as Grandfather
Kingpin
1985
as Mike Herewini
The Strength of Water
2009
as Gibby
Fog
2007
as Dad
The Returning
1990
as George
Saving Grace
1998
as Gerald Hutchinson
No Petrol, No Diesel
2009
as Oscar
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 19 credits spanning from 1980 to 2026, Jim Moriarty has appeared in 15 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jim Moriarty Movies
- Uncle (2026) — as Neighbour
- Mark II (1986) — as Rangi
- Night of the Juggler (1980) — as Truck Driver
- The Gravedigger of Kapu (2018) — as Hone
- A Difficult Woman (1999) — as Dominic Martin
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