Jim Moriarty
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Wildside
Tom Wallace
1997
Series
Wildside
Derek Lamb
1997
Series
A Difficult Woman
Dominic Martin
1998
Series
Vegas
Henry Ruata
2021
Film
Night of the Juggler
Truck Driver
1980
Film
Mark II
Rangi
1986
Film
Uncle
Neighbour
2026
Film
Mahana
Rupeni Poata
2016
Series
Secrets at Red Rocks
Ted
2025
Film
Cousins
Māori Caregiver
2021
Film
The Returning
George
1990
Film
A Difficult Woman
Dominic Martin
1999
Film
The Waimate Conspiracy
George Kepa
2006
Film
The Gravedigger of Kapu
Hone
2018
Film
Kingpin
Mike Herewini
1985
Film
Fog
Dad
2007
The Witch & the Woodsman
Grandfather
2010
Film
Saving Grace
Gerald Hutchinson
1998
Film
The Strength of Water
Gibby
2009
Film
No Petrol, No Diesel
Oscar
2009