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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Night of the Juggler (1980) — Truck Driver
2. Mahana (2016) — Rupeni Poata
3. Cousins (2021) — Māori Caregiver
4. Saving Grace (1998) — Gerald Hutchinson
5. The Strength of Water (2009) — Gibby
6. A Difficult Woman (1998) — Dominic Martin
7. Wildside (1997) — Tom Wallace
8. Vegas (2021) — Henry Ruata
9. The Returning (1990) — George
10. Kingpin (1985) — Mike Herewini
11. A Difficult Woman (1999) — Dominic Martin
12. Mark II (1986) — Rangi
13. No Petrol, No Diesel (2009) — Oscar
14. The Waimate Conspiracy (2006) — George Kepa
15. Fog (2007) — Dad
16. The Gravedigger of Kapu (2018) — Hone
17. The Witch & the Woodsman (2010) — Grandfather
18. Uncle (2026) — Neighbour
19. Secrets at Red Rocks (2025) — Ted