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.
2026UncleMovieas Neighbour2025Secrets at Red RocksTV showas Ted · 8 episodes2024Taki Rua Theatre - Breaking BarriersMovieas Self2021VegasTV showas Henry Ruata · 6 episodes2021CousinsMovieas Māori Caregiver2020This TownMovieas Bernie2018The Gravedigger of KapuMovieas Hone2016MahanaMovieas Rupeni Poata2009The Strength of WaterMovieas Gibby2009No Petrol, No DieselMovieas Oscar
2007FogMovieas Dad2006The Waimate ConspiracyMovieas George Kepa1999A Difficult WomanMovieas Dominic Martin1998Saving GraceMovieas Gerald Hutchinson1998A Difficult WomanTV showas Dominic Martin · 4 episodes1997WildsideTV showas Tom Wallace · as Derek Lamb · 1 episodes1990The ReturningMovieas George1986Mark IIMovieas Rangi1985KingpinMovieas Mike Herewini