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Jim Moriarty
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…
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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.
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2026
Uncle
Movie Neighbour
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2025
Secrets at Red Rocks
TV show Ted
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2021
Vegas
TV show Henry Ruata
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2021
Cousins
Movie Māori Caregiver
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2020
This Town
Movie Bernie
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2018
The Gravedigger of Kapu
Movie Hone
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2016
Mahana
Movie Rupeni Poata
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2010
The Witch & the Woodsman
Movie Grandfather
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2009
The Strength of Water
Movie Gibby
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2009
No Petrol, No Diesel
Movie Oscar
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2007
Fog
Movie Dad
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2006
The Waimate Conspiracy
Movie George Kepa
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1999
A Difficult Woman
Movie Dominic Martin
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1998
A Difficult Woman
TV show Dominic Martin
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1998
Saving Grace
Movie Gerald Hutchinson
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1997
Wildside
TV show Tom Wallace
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1990
The Returning
Movie George
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1986
Mark II
Movie Rangi
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1985
Kingpin
Movie Mike Herewini
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1980
Night of the Juggler
Movie Truck Driver
