Jim Moriarty

Birthday: 1953-06-20
Birthplace: New Zealand
Gender: Male
Owned By: Unowned

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.

Credits

Year Title Character
2021-03-03 Cousins Māori Caregiver
2018-10-18 The Gravedigger of Kapu Hone
2016-09-01 The Patriarch Rupeni Poata
2010-06-26 The Witch & the Woodsman Grandfather
2009-08-27 The Strength of Water Gibby
2009-08-01 No Petrol, No Diesel Oscar
2007-05-22 Fog Dad
2006-08-15 The Waimate Conspiracy George Kepa
1999-05-21 A Difficult Woman Dominic Martin
1998-10-18 Saving Grace Gerald Hutchinson
1990-12-10 The Returning George
1986-11-05 Mark II Rangi
1985-03-01 Kingpin Mike Herewini
1980-06-06 Night of the Juggler Truck Driver