Richie Moriarty

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Richie Moriarty
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Moriarty in 2024
Alma mater Boston College
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active2012–present
SpouseCiara Moriarty
Children2
Website richiemoriarty.com

Richie Moriarty is an American actor and comedian. Moriarty has starred in shows like House of Cards, Orange Is the New Black , The Tick, and Power. [1] He also appeared in the 2019 Super Bowl ad with John Malkovich and Peyton Manning. [1] [2] He is currently starring as Pete Martino in the CBS show Ghosts . [3] [4] [5]

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Early life and education

When Moriarty was 5 years old, he moved to Rockville, Maryland. He went to Wootton High School. [3]

Moriarty is a graduate of Boston College. [2] While at Boston College, he got into improv and took classes at ImprovBoston. [3]

Career

Moriarty had a recurring role on the show The Tick . [1] He has also starred in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt . [6]

He has appeared in films such as How to be Single and Going in Style.

He has co-hosted a show on Comedy Central called Cinema Social Club. [7]

He is currently starring in the CBS series Ghosts , which is a remake of the BBC series of the same name. [8] [9] [10] [11] He portrays Pinecone Troop leader Peter Martino, who was accidentally shot through the neck with an arrow by one of his troop. [12] [13]

Personal life

He is married to Ciara Moriarty, and they have two children. He also has a sister named Colleen. [2] He currently lives in Maplewood, New Jersey.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Ready or KnotDan
2016 How to Be Single Co-worker Stan
Hamilton Impressions: 14 Celebrities in Under 2 MinutesImpressionistShort
2017Poker NightsChristian
Going in Style Kyle Kitson
I Brought PieEvanShort
2018Facebook or Death?Short
US Open: Before the Roar (American Express Tennis)SuperfanVideo
2019The DishwasherToddShort
2020 Irresistible MSNBC Anchor
Going UnderMikeShort
2021TrappedShort
2023 Dumb Money

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Portrait STUdioStu
2013–2015Above Average Presents2 Idiots / Dr. Franklin / Spokesman
2014 Chasing Life Waiter
2014–2015Congressional HearingsCongressman DiSalvoSalvo
2015 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt News Producer [1] [6]
Power Medical Examiner Tech [1]
The Mysteries of Laura Ted Burns
Dog PeopleHusband
ImprovisingRichieTV Movie
2016–2017 The Tick Arthur's Dad / Mr. Everest [1]
2017–2019 Adam Ruins Everything John Yudkin [1]
2017–2021The TruthByron Reed / Caleb / Evan / Jack / Thomas / Junior Senator
2018Teasing John MalkovichYoung DirectorTV Movie
American Experience Voice of Reporter from The Nation
House of Cards Reporter [1]
2018–2022 Pinkalicious & Peterrific Mr. Swizzle / Mr. Pitney / Sidewalk Sale Man
2019 What We Do in the Shadows Doug Peterson [1]
The Last O.G. Jon Carroll
Alternatino with Arturo Castro Carl
Orange is the New Black Mark Nelson [1]
64th ManYoung Michael / Pro Player 2
2020 Helpsters Hula Hoop Hank
Search PartyDumbass Host
2021–present Ghosts Pete Martino [3]
2022Self CenterPodcast Series
Space: 1969Ben SchwiekerPodcast Series
Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News
2022–2023 Hamster & Gretel Angry Clown / Bouncy Castle

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