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

Mike Herewini

Kingpin

Truck Driver

Night of the Juggler

Dominic Martin

A Difficult Woman

Rangi

Mark II

Oscar

No Petrol, No Diesel

Gerald Hutchinson

Saving Grace

George

The Returning

George Kepa

The Waimate Conspiracy

Rupeni Poata

Mahana

Gibby

The Strength of Water

Dad

Fog

Hone

The Gravedigger of Kapu

Grandfather

The Witch & the Woodsman

Māori Caregiver

Cousins