Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1953-06-20 (Age: 73)
Place of Birth
New Zealand
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.
Filmography (14)
⭐ 6.7
Role:
Māori Caregiver
Cousins
2021
⭐ 0
Role:
Hone
The Gravedigger of Kapu
2018
⭐ 6.6
Role:
Rupeni Poata
Mahana
2016No Image
⭐ 0
Role:
Grandfather
The Witch & the Woodsman
2010
⭐ 6.0
Role:
Gibby
The Strength of Water
2009
⭐ 5.0
Role:
Oscar
No Petrol, No Diesel
2009
⭐ 0
Role:
Dad
Fog
2007
⭐ 7.0
Role:
George Kepa
The Waimate Conspiracy
2006
⭐ 9.0
Role:
Dominic Martin
A Difficult Woman
1999No Image
⭐ 6.8
Role:
Gerald Hutchinson
Saving Grace
1998
⭐ 7.5
Role:
George
The Returning
1990
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Rangi
Mark II
1986
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Mike Herewini
Kingpin
1985
⭐ 6.6
Role:
Truck Driver