Quick Facts
Born:
1939-01-27
Birthplace:
Deptford, London, UK
Credits:
36 Total Roles
P.H. Moriarty
Acting
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Biography
P.H. Moriarty was a British actor best known for playing hard men and gangsters. He began acting late in life, having worked for many years in several professions including a boxer and a longshoresman. It was whilst working in the latter role that his film career started; a production company, shooting on the docks spotted him one day and asked him to act in their film. Moriarty's film credits include Guy Ritchie's feature film debut Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, The Long Good Friday, Jaws 3-D and the Western-inspired sci-fi film Outland (1981). He also starred in various British television programmes and TV movies.
Known For
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
'Hatchet' Harry Lonsdale
Patriot Games
Court Guard
Jaws 3-D
Jack Tate
Chaplin
Workhouse Official
Outland
Hitman #1
The Long Good Friday
Razors
Frank Herbert's Dune
Gurney Halleck
Quadrophenia
Barman at Villain's Pub
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins MOVIE | Ian Jarvis |
| 2014 | Evil Never Dies MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | The Riddle MOVIE | D.I. Willis / Constable Frederick (as P H Moriarty) |
| 2006 | Manilla Envelopes MOVIE | James Thoms |
| 2005 | Submerged MOVIE | Chief |
| 2003 | Frank Herbert's Children of Dune TV | Gurney Halleck |
| 2001 | Judge John Deed TV | Self |
| 2000 | Frank Herbert's Dune TV | Gurney Halleck |
| 1998 | Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels MOVIE | 'Hatchet' Harry Lonsdale |
| 1992 | Chaplin MOVIE | Workhouse Official |