Jim Moriarty

Jim Moriarty

6/20/1953 (73 years old) New Zealand

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.

Filmography (19 titles)

UncleMovie

Uncle

Neighbour · 2026

Secrets at Red RocksShow

Secrets at Red Rocks

Ted · 2025

Vegas6.0Show

Vegas

Henry Ruata · 2021

Cousins6.7Movie

Cousins

Māori Caregiver · 2021

The Gravedigger of KapuMovie

The Gravedigger of Kapu

Hone · 2018

Mahana6.4Movie

Mahana

Rupeni Poata · 2016

Movie

The Witch & the Woodsman

Grandfather · 2010

The Strength of Water6.0Movie

The Strength of Water

Gibby · 2009

No Petrol, No Diesel5.0Movie

No Petrol, No Diesel

Oscar · 2009

FogMovie

Fog

Dad · 2007

The Waimate Conspiracy7.0Movie

The Waimate Conspiracy

George Kepa · 2006

A Difficult Woman9.0Movie

A Difficult Woman

Dominic Martin · 1999

6.8Movie

Saving Grace

Gerald Hutchinson · 1998

A Difficult Woman5.4Show

A Difficult Woman

Dominic Martin · 1998

Wildside5.2Show

Wildside

Tom Wallace · 1997

The Returning7.5Movie

The Returning

George · 1990

Mark II6.5Movie

Mark II

Rangi · 1986

Kingpin6.5Movie

Kingpin

Mike Herewini · 1985

Night of the Juggler6.6Movie

Night of the Juggler

Truck Driver · 1980