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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1953-06-20 (71 years old)

Place of Birth

New Zealand

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.

Known For

Acting

2025

2021

Cousins as Māori Caregiver
Vegas as Henry Ruata

2018

2016

Mahana as Rupeni Poata

2010

2009

2007

Fog as Dad

2006

The Waimate Conspiracy as George Kepa

1999

A Difficult Woman as Dominic Martin

1998

Saving Grace as Gerald Hutchinson
A Difficult Woman as Dominic Martin

1997

Wildside as Tom Wallace
Wildside as Derek Lamb

1990

The Returning as George

1986

Mark II as Rangi

1985

Kingpin as Mike Herewini

1980

Night of the Juggler as Truck Driver