Jim Moriarty
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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
Night of the Juggler (1980)
as Truck Driver
Uncle (2026)
as Neighbour
This Town (2020)
as Bernie
Mark II (1986)
as Rangi
Mahana (2016)
as Rupeni Poata
A Difficult Woman (1999)
as Dominic Martin
The Waimate Conspiracy (2006)
as George Kepa
The Gravedigger of Kapu (2018)
as Hone
Cousins (2021)
as Māori Caregiver
The Returning (1990)
as George
Kingpin (1985)
as Mike Herewini
The Witch & the Woodsman (2010)
as Grandfather
Fog (2007)
as Dad
Saving Grace (1998)
as Gerald Hutchinson
The Strength of Water (2009)
as Gibby
No Petrol, No Diesel (2009)
as Oscar