
Actor
Jim Moriarty
Born 1953 · New Zealand
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.
Acting

Night of the Juggler
Truck Driver · 1980

Mahana
Rupeni Poata · 2016

A Difficult Woman
Dominic Martin · 1999

Cousins
Māori Caregiver · 2021

The Returning
George · 1990
Saving Grace
Gerald Hutchinson · 1998

The Waimate Conspiracy
George Kepa · 2006

The Strength of Water
Gibby · 2009

Kingpin
Mike Herewini · 1985

Vegas
Henry Ruata · 2021

Mark II
Rangi · 1986

A Difficult Woman
Dominic Martin · 1998

Wildside
Tom Wallace · 1997

No Petrol, No Diesel
Oscar · 2009

Secrets at Red Rocks
Ted · 2025

Fog
Dad · 2007
The Witch & the Woodsman
Grandfather · 2010

The Gravedigger of Kapu
Hone · 2018