Acting
Jim Moriarty
EN cinema · 17 credits
Born
20 June 1953 (age 73)
Birthplace
New Zealand
Also known as James Moriarty
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
Filmography
Uncle
as Neighbour
Cousins
as Māori Caregiver
This Town
as Bernie
Mahana
as Rupeni Poata
No Petrol, No Diesel
as Oscar
Fog
as Dad
The Waimate Conspiracy
as George Kepa
A Difficult Woman
as Dominic Martin
Saving Grace
as Gerald Hutchinson
The Returning
as George
Mark II
as Rangi
Kingpin
as Mike Herewini
Night of the Juggler
as Truck Driver