Acting · New Zealand · Born June 20, 1953
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.
MovieUncle
2026
as Neighbour
TVSecrets at Red Rocks
2025
as Ted
TVVegas
2021
as Henry Ruata
MovieCousins
2021
as Māori Caregiver
MovieThe Gravedigger of Kapu
2018
as Hone
MovieMahana
2016
as Rupeni Poata
The Witch & the Woodsman
2010
as Grandfather
MovieThe Strength of Water
2009
as Gibby
MovieNo Petrol, No Diesel
2009
as Oscar
MovieFog
2007
as Dad
MovieThe Waimate Conspiracy
2006
as George Kepa
MovieA Difficult Woman
1999
as Dominic Martin
Saving Grace
1998
as Gerald Hutchinson
TVA Difficult Woman
1998
as Dominic Martin
TVWildside
1997
as Tom Wallace
MovieThe Returning
1990
as George
MovieMark II
1986
as Rangi
MovieKingpin
1985
as Mike Herewini
MovieNight of the Juggler
1980
as Truck Driver
