Jim Moriarty

Jim Moriarty

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

Mahana

as Rupeni Poata

Night of the Juggler

as Truck Driver

Cousins

as Māori Caregiver

Cast Credits

Cousins

as Māori Caregiver

Mahana

as Rupeni Poata

Fog

as Dad

A Difficult Woman

as Dominic Martin

Saving Grace

as Gerald Hutchinson

The Returning

as George

Mark II

as Rangi

Kingpin

as Mike Herewini

Night of the Juggler

as Truck Driver