P.H. Moriarty - Actor Profile

P.H. Moriarty

Acting
24Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 27, 1939
Birth Place: Deptford, London, UK

About P.H. Moriarty

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.

Best P.H. Moriarty Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from P.H. Moriarty's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) movie poster
★8.1

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels — A card shark and his unwillingly-enlisted friends need to make a lot of cash quick after losing a sketchy poker match. T

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

1998•Comedy
★7.4
Chaplin (1992) movie poster
★7.4

Chaplin — An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame f

Chaplin

1992•Drama
★7.2
The Long Good Friday (1980) movie poster
★7.2

The Long Good Friday — In the late 1970s, Cockney crime boss Harold Shand, a gangster trying to become a legitimate property mogul, has big pla

The Long Good Friday

1980•Crime
★7.1
Scum (1979) movie poster
★7.1

Scum — Powerful, uncompromising drama about two boys' struggle for survival in the nightmare world of Britain's notorious Borst

Scum

1979•Drama
★7.0
Quadrophenia (1979) movie poster
★7.0

Quadrophenia — Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slav

Quadrophenia

1979•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of P.H. Moriarty.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins Ian Jarvis Average Similar →
2014 Evil Never Dies - Flop Similar →
2007 The Riddle D.I. Willis / Constable Frederick (as P H Moriarty) Flop Similar →
2006 Manilla Envelopes - Flop Similar →
2005 Submerged Chief Flop Similar →
1998 Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels 'Hatchet' Harry Lonsdale Super Hit Similar →
1992 Chaplin Workhouse Official Hit Similar →
1992 Patriot Games Court Guard Hit Similar →
1991 Palmer Clayton Flop Similar →
1990 Dear Sarah Warder Deans Flop Similar →
1989 The Accountant Anthony James May Flop Similar →
1985 A Sense of Freedom Prison Warder Average Similar →
1985 Number One Mike the Throat Flop Similar →
1983 Slayground Seeley Flop Similar →
1983 Jaws 3-D Jack Tate Flop Similar →
1983 The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die - Flop Similar →
1982 Jake's End Taylor Flop Similar →
1981 Outland Hitman #1 Average Similar →
1980 The Long Good Friday Razors Hit Similar →
1980 Bloody Kids Police 1 Average Similar →
1980 Fox Wesley Flop Similar →
1979 Quadrophenia Barman at Villain's Pub Hit Similar →
1979 Scum Mr. Hunt Hit Similar →
N/A The Chelsea Cowboy Justice Mars-Jones Flop Similar →

P.H. Moriarty - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of P.H. Moriarty?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring P.H. Moriarty is "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has P.H. Moriarty acted in?

P.H. Moriarty has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by P.H. Moriarty?

Other notable films include "Chaplin", "The Long Good Friday", and "Scum".