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.

Filmography

all 19

Movies 16

TV Shows 3

Henry Ruata

Vegas (2021)

Māori Caregiver

Jim Moriarty

Biography

Filmography

all 19

Movies 16

TV Shows 3

Vegas (2021)

Cousins (2021)

This Town (2020)

One Lane Bridge (2020)

The Gravedigger of Kapu (2018)

The Patriarch (2016)

The Witch & the Woodsman (2010)

The Strength of Water (2009)

No Petrol, No Diesel (2009)

Fog (2007)

The Waimate Conspiracy (2006)

A Difficult Woman (1999)

A Difficult Woman (1998)

Saving Grace (1998)

The Returning (1990)

Send a Gorilla (1988)

Mark II (1986)

Kingpin (1985)

Night of the Juggler (1980)

Information

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1953-06-20 (71 years old)

Birth Place New Zealand

CitizenshipsNew Zealand

AwardsSignificant Contribution to the Theatre, Exemplary/Supreme Award of the Te Waka Toi Awards, Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit

Credited with

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1953-06-20 (71 years old)

Birth Place
New Zealand

Citizenships
New Zealand

Awards
Significant Contribution to the Theatre, Exemplary/Supreme Award of the Te Waka Toi Awards, Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit