Jim Moriarty
Acting
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.
Filmography 20
Movies (16)
Uncle2026Neighbour
Cousins2021Māori Caregiver
This Town2020Bernie
The Gravedigger of Kapu2018Hone
Mahana2016Rupeni Poata- The Witch & the Woodsman2010Grandfather
The Strength of Water2009Gibby
No Petrol, No Diesel2009Oscar
Fog2007Dad
The Waimate Conspiracy2006George Kepa
A Difficult Woman1999Dominic Martin
Saving Grace1998Gerald Hutchinson
The Returning1990George
Mark II1986Rangi
Kingpin1985Mike Herewini
Night of the Juggler1980Truck Driver
Shows (4)
Secrets at Red Rocks2025Ted
Vegas2021Henry Ruata- A Difficult Woman1998Dominic Martin
Wildside1997Tom Wallace