Jim Moriarty
Acting
Born: 1953-06-20 in New Zealand
Biography
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
Wildside
Tom Wallace
Wildside
Derek Lamb
Mark II
Rangi
Vegas
Henry Ruata
Uncle
Neighbour
A Difficult Woman
Dominic Martin
This Town
Bernie
Night of the Juggler
Truck Driver
A Difficult Woman
Dominic Martin
Secrets at Red Rocks
Ted
Mahana
Rupeni Poata
The Waimate Conspiracy
George Kepa
Cousins
Māori Caregiver
The Gravedigger of Kapu
Hone
Saving Grace
Gerald Hutchinson
Kingpin
Mike Herewini
The Returning
George
No Petrol, No Diesel
Oscar
The Strength of Water
Gibby
Fog
Dad