Jim Moriarty
June 20, 1953 (71 years old) in 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
Credits
- 2021 · Vegas as Henry Ruata
- 2021 · Cousins as Māori Caregiver
- 2018 · The Gravedigger of Kapu as Hone
- 2016 · The Patriarch as Rupeni Poata
- 2010 · The Witch & the Woodsman as Grandfather
- 2009 · The Strength of Water as Gibby
- 2009 · No Petrol, No Diesel as Oscar
- 2007 · Fog as Dad
- 2006 · The Waimate Conspiracy as George Kepa
- 1999 · A Difficult Woman as Dominic Martin
- 1998 · A Difficult Woman as Dominic Martin
- 1998 · Saving Grace as Gerald Hutchinson
- 1997 · Wildside as Tom Wallace
- 1997 · Wildside as Derek Lamb
- 1990 · The Returning as George
- 1986 · Mark II as Rangi
- 1985 · Kingpin as Mike Herewini
- 1980 · Night of the Juggler as Truck Driver