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Jim Moriarty
Born 1953-06-20 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
UncleNeighbourCousinsMāori CaregiverThis TownBernieThe Gravedigger of KapuHoneMahanaRupeni PoataThe Witch & the WoodsmanGrandfatherThe Strength of WaterGibbyNo Petrol, No DieselOscarFogDadThe Waimate ConspiracyGeorge KepaA Difficult WomanDominic MartinSaving GraceGerald HutchinsonThe ReturningGeorgeMark IIRangiKingpinMike HerewiniNight of the JugglerTruck Driver