P.H. Moriarty
Actor · Since 1979
Known for
After decades in the business, P.H. Moriarty is the kind of actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. Playing 'Hatchet' Harry Lonsdale in 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'Patriot Games' counts among the more visible credits. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. Crime has been the most frequent territory. 47 years of work add up to around 25 titles.
P.H. Moriarty
Actor · Since 1979
15 Movies · 10 Series
After decades in the business, P.H. Moriarty is the kind of actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. Playing 'Hatchet' Harry Lonsdale in 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'Patriot Games' counts among the more visible credits. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. Crime has been the most frequent territory. 47 years of work add up to around 25 titles.
Movies
Plays Court Guard
Patriot Games
1992
Plays Jack Tate
Jaws 3-D
1983
Plays 'Hatchet' Harry Lonsdale
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
1998
Plays James Thoms
Manilla Envelopes
2006
Plays Workhouse Official
Chaplin
1992
Plays Hitman #1
Outland
1981
Plays Razors
The Long Good Friday
1980
Plays Chief
Submerged
2005
Plays Mr. Hunt
Scum
1979
Plays Barman at Villain's Pub
Quadrophenia
1979
Plays D.I. Willis / Constable Frederick (as P H Moriarty)
The Riddle
2007
Plays Ian Jarvis
Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins
2021
Plays Seeley
Slayground
1984
Plays Prison Warder
A Sense of Freedom
1985
TV Shows
Plays Chris Hogan
The Nation's Health
1983
Plays Gurney Halleck
Frank Herbert's Dune
2000
Plays Gurney Halleck
Frank Herbert's Children of Dune
2003
Plays Security Guard
Bird of Prey
1982
Plays DAC Spittal
For the Greater Good
1991
Plays Anthony James May
Screen One
1989
Plays Harris
The Professionals
1977
Plays Evil Jim Dalton
The Paradise Club
1989
Plays Taylor
Playhouse
1974
Plays Jimmy McNemany
Strangers
1978
Latest Trailers
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Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins
Full Filmography 25
Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins
Ian Jarvis
2021
The Riddle
D.I. Willis / Constable Frederick (as P H Moriarty)
2007
Manilla Envelopes
James Thoms
2006
Submerged
Chief
2005
Frank Herbert's Children of Dune
Gurney Halleck · 3 episodes
2003–
Frank Herbert's Dune
Gurney Halleck · 3 episodes
2000–
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
'Hatchet' Harry Lonsdale
1998
Chaplin
Workhouse Official
1992
Patriot Games
Court Guard
1992
Frequently Asked Questions
Is P.H. Moriarty still alive?
P.H. Moriarty passed away on February 3, 2025 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of P.H. Moriarty?
P.H. Moriarty is best known for roles in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Patriot Games, Jaws 3-D.
How many movies has P.H. Moriarty been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1979), P.H. Moriarty has appeared in 15 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was P.H. Moriarty's first movie?
The career of P.H. Moriarty began with Scum (1979).
What is P.H. Moriarty's most recent movie or series?
P.H. Moriarty's most recent release is Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins, which premiered on September 3, 2021.
What TV shows has P.H. Moriarty appeared in?
On television, P.H. Moriarty has appeared in Frank Herbert's Dune, Frank Herbert's Children of Dune, The Bill, The Professionals.
P.H. Moriarty
1939-01-27 · Deptford, London, UK
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.