Jim Moriarty
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 20, 1953, New Zealand
- Movies
- 16
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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2026 | Uncle | Neighbour |
| 2021 | Cousins | Māori Caregiver |
| 2020 | This Town | Bernie |
| 2018 | The Gravedigger of Kapu | Hone |
| 2016 | Mahana | Rupeni Poata |
| 2010 | The Witch & the Woodsman | Grandfather |
| 2009 | The Strength of Water | Gibby |
| 2009 | No Petrol, No Diesel | Oscar |
| 2007 | Fog | Dad |
| 2006 | The Waimate Conspiracy | George Kepa |
| 1999 | A Difficult Woman | Dominic Martin |
| 1998 | Saving Grace | Gerald Hutchinson |
| 1990 | The Returning | George |
| 1986 | Mark II | Rangi |
| 1985 | Kingpin | Mike Herewini |
| 1980 | Night of the Juggler | Truck Driver |
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