Jim Moriarty
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 20, 1953
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Uncle 2026
as Neighbour
Taki Rua Theatre - Breaking Barriers 2024
as Self
Cousins 2021
as Māori Caregiver
This Town 2020
as Bernie
The Gravedigger of Kapu 2018
as Hone
Mahana 2016
as Rupeni Poata
- The Witch & the Woodsman
The Witch & the Woodsman 2010
as Grandfather
The Strength of Water 2009
as Gibby
No Petrol, No Diesel 2009
as Oscar
Fog 2007
as Dad
The Waimate Conspiracy 2006
as George Kepa
A Difficult Woman 1999
as Dominic Martin
Saving Grace 1998
as Gerald Hutchinson
The Returning 1990
as George
Mark II 1986
as Rangi
Kingpin 1985
as Mike Herewini
Night of the Juggler 1980
as Truck Driver
Credits from TMDB.