P.H. Moriarty
ActingAbout 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.
P.H. Moriarty Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of P.H. Moriarty reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of P.H. Moriarty's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 25% of P.H. Moriarty's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, which stands out as a key performance.
Best P.H. Moriarty Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from P.H. Moriarty's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie P.H. Moriarty has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | James Thoms | 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".