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.
Jim Moriarty has 14 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Signature works include The Gravedigger of Kapu, No Petrol, No Diesel, Uncle. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
