
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

Mahana (2016)
as Rupeni Poata

Cousins (2021)
as Māori Caregiver

Kingpin (1985)
as Mike Herewini

A Difficult Woman (1999)
as Dominic Martin
The Witch & the Woodsman (2010)
as Grandfather

The Returning (1990)
as George
Saving Grace (1998)
as Gerald Hutchinson

No Petrol, No Diesel (2009)
as Oscar

Fog (2007)
as Dad

Mark II (1986)
as Rangi

The Waimate Conspiracy (2006)
as George Kepa

The Gravedigger of Kapu (2018)
as Hone

The Strength of Water (2009)
as Gibby

Uncle (—)
as Neighbour




