Jim Moriarty
An image from The Patriarch, one of the productions that also features Jim Moriarty.
Jim Moriarty

Jim Moriarty

June 20, 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.

The Patriarch

The Patriarch

2016

The Strength of Water

The Strength of Water

2009

Saving Grace

1998

The Waimate Conspiracy

2006

Mark II

Mark II

1986

The Returning

The Returning

1990

Kingpin

Kingpin

1985

No Petrol, No Diesel

No Petrol, No Diesel

2009