Known For
Acting
Born
Jun 20, 1953
Place of Birth
New Zealand
Credits
19 titles
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.
Known For
Filmography
Uncle
Neighbour
Secrets at Red Rocks
Ted
Vegas
Henry Ruata
Cousins
Māori Caregiver
The Gravedigger of Kapu
Hone
Mahana
Rupeni Poata
The Witch & the Woodsman
Grandfather
The Strength of Water
Gibby
No Petrol, No Diesel
Oscar
Fog
Dad
The Waimate Conspiracy
George Kepa
A Difficult Woman
Dominic Martin
A Difficult Woman
Dominic Martin
Saving Grace
Gerald Hutchinson
Wildside
Tom Wallace
The Returning
George
Mark II
Rangi
Kingpin
Mike Herewini
Night of the Juggler
Truck Driver