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