
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.
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Known For
Acting History
2025
Secrets at Red Rocks as Ted
2021Vegas as Henry Ruata
2021Cousins as Māori Caregiver
2018The Gravedigger of Kapu as Hone
2016Mahana as Rupeni Poata
2010The Witch & the Woodsman as Grandfather
2009The Strength of Water as Gibby
2009No Petrol, No Diesel as Oscar
2007Fog as Dad
2006The Waimate Conspiracy as George Kepa
1999A Difficult Woman as Dominic Martin
1998Saving Grace as Gerald Hutchinson
1998A Difficult Woman as Dominic Martin
1997Wildside as Tom Wallace
1997Wildside as Derek Lamb
1990The Returning as George
1986Mark II as Rangi
1985Kingpin as Mike Herewini
1980Night of the Juggler as Truck Driver






