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