Acting
Jim Moriarty
Born 1953-06-20
New Zealand
Department: Acting
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
Prominent works featuring Jim Moriarty
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Wildside
1997
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Night of the Juggler
1980
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Mahana
2016
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Vegas
2021
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This Town
2020
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A Difficult Woman
1998
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Cousins
2021
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Uncle
2026
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Mark II
1986
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Secrets at Red Rocks
2025
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (21 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Uncle | Neighbour | Movie | 2026 |
 | Secrets at Red Rocks | Ted | TV Series | 2025 |
 | Vegas | Henry Ruata | TV Series | 2021 |
 | Cousins | Māori Caregiver | Movie | 2021 |
 | This Town | Bernie | Movie | 2020 |
 | The Gravedigger of Kapu | Hone | Movie | 2018 |
 | Mahana | Rupeni Poata | Movie | 2016 |
| The Witch & the Woodsman | Grandfather | Movie | 2010 | |
 | The Strength of Water | Gibby | Movie | 2009 |
 | No Petrol, No Diesel | Oscar | Movie | 2009 |
 | Fog | Dad | Movie | 2007 |
 | The Waimate Conspiracy | George Kepa | Movie | 2006 |
 | A Difficult Woman | Dominic Martin | Movie | 1999 |
 | Saving Grace | Gerald Hutchinson | Movie | 1998 |
| A Difficult Woman | Dominic Martin | TV Series | 1998 |
 | Wildside | Tom Wallace | TV Series | 1997 |
| Wildside | Derek Lamb | TV Series | 1997 |
 | The Returning | George | Movie | 1990 |
 | Mark II | Rangi | Movie | 1986 |
 | Kingpin | Mike Herewini | Movie | 1985 |
 | Night of the Juggler | Truck Driver | Movie | 1980 |