6.8
Movie
Acting
Jim Moriarty
- Born
- (age 73)
- Birthplace
- New Zealand
- Credits
- 20 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.8
Movie
6.4
Movie
Mahana
6.7
Movie
Cousins
5.9
Movie
This Town
6.8
Movie
Saving Grace
6.0
Movie
The Strength of Water
5.4
TV
A Difficult Woman
5.2
TV
Wildside
6.0
TV
Vegas
7.5
Movie
The Returning
6.5
Movie
Kingpin
9.0
Movie
A Difficult Woman
6.5
Movie
Mark II
5.0
Movie
No Petrol, No Diesel
7.0
Movie
The Waimate Conspiracy
Movie
Fog
Movie
The Gravedigger of Kapu
Movie
Uncle
Acting credits 20
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Uncle Film | Neighbour |
| 2025 | Secrets at Red Rocks TV | Ted (8 ep) |
| 2021 | Vegas TV | Henry Ruata (6 ep) |
| 2021 | Cousins Film | Māori Caregiver |
| 2020 | This Town Film | Bernie |
| 2018 | The Gravedigger of Kapu Film | Hone |
| 2016 | Mahana Film | Rupeni Poata |
| 2010 | The Witch & the Woodsman Film | Grandfather |
| 2009 | The Strength of Water Film | Gibby |
| 2009 | No Petrol, No Diesel Film | Oscar |
| 2007 | Fog Film | Dad |
| 2006 | The Waimate Conspiracy Film | George Kepa |
| 1999 | A Difficult Woman Film | Dominic Martin |
| 1998 | Saving Grace Film | Gerald Hutchinson |
| 1998 | A Difficult Woman TV | Dominic Martin (4 ep) |
| 1997 | Wildside TV | Tom Wallace, Derek Lamb (1 ep) |
| 1990 | The Returning Film | George |
| 1986 | Mark II Film | Rangi |
| 1985 | Kingpin Film | Mike Herewini |
| 1980 | Night of the Juggler Film | Truck Driver |