Jim 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.
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Acted in
Vegas
2021
as Henry Ruata
Cousins
2021
as Māori Caregiver
The Gravedigger of Kapu
2018
as Hone
The Patriarch
2016
as Rupeni Poata
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
A Difficult Woman
1998
as Dominic Martin
Wildside
1997
as Tom Wallace
Wildside
1997
as Derek Lamb
The Returning
1990
as George
Mark II
1986
as Rangi
Kingpin
1985
as Mike Herewini
Night of the Juggler
1980
as Truck Driver