Jim Moriarty
Actor
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
Mahana
as Rupeni Poata 2016
Cousins
as Māori Caregiver 2021
The Strength of Water
as Gibby 2009
Saving Grace
as Gerald Hutchinson 1998
Kingpin
as Mike Herewini 1985
A Difficult Woman
as Dominic Martin 1999
Mark II
as Rangi 1986
No Petrol, No Diesel
as Oscar 2009
The Returning
as George 1990
The Waimate Conspiracy
as George Kepa 2006
Fog
as Dad 2007
The Gravedigger of Kapu
as Hone 2018