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

Richie Moriarty
Moriarty in 2024
Alma materBoston College
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active2012–present
SpouseCiara Moriarty
Children2
Websiterichiemoriarty.com

Early life and education

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When Moriarty was five, he moved to Rockville, Maryland, where he attended Wootton High School.[3]

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

Career

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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 currently stars 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

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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

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2014 Ready or Knot Dan
2016 How to Be Single Co-worker Stan
Hamilton Impressions: 14 Celebrities in Under 2 Minutes Impressionist Short
2017 Poker Nights Christian
Going in Style Kyle Kitson
I Brought Pie Evan Short
2018 Facebook or Death? Short
US Open: Before the Roar (American Express Tennis) Superfan Video
2019 The Dishwasher Todd Short
2020 Irresistible MSNBC Anchor
Going Under Mike Short
2021 Trapped Short
2023 Dumb Money Additional Voices
2024 The Instigators Jerry the Grocer

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 Portrait STUdio Stu
2013–2015 Above Average Presents 2 Idiots / Dr. Franklin / Spokesman
2014 Chasing Life Waiter
2014–2015 Congressional Hearings Congressman DiSalvoSalvo
2015 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt News Producer [1] [6]
Power Medical Examiner Tech [1]
The Mysteries of Laura Ted Burns
Dog People Husband
Improvising Richie TV Movie
2016–2017 The Tick Arthur's Dad / Mr. Everest [1]
2017–2019 Adam Ruins Everything John Yudkin [1]
2017–2021 The Truth Byron Reed / Caleb / Evan / Jack / Thomas / Junior Senator
2018 Teasing John Malkovich Young Director TV 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 Man Young Michael / Pro Player 2
2020 Helpsters Hula Hoop Hank
Search Party Dumbass Host
2021–present Ghosts Pete Martino [3]
2022 Self Center Podcast Series
Space: 1969 Ben Schwieker Podcast Series
Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News
2022–2023 Hamster & Gretel Angry Clown / Bouncy Castle

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Richie Moriarty". Edge Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  2. ^ a b c "About". Richie Moriarty. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  3. ^ a b c d Guo, Anying (2022-01-06). "Richie Moriarty's spirited path to starring in CBS's 'Ghosts'". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  4. ^ Nemiroff, Perri (2023-04-14). "'Ghosts': Richie Moriarty on Bringing a Very Relatable Fantasy to Screen in "Ghost Father of the Bride"". Collider. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  5. ^ Darwish, Meaghan (2022-11-17). "Cornered: 'Ghosts' Star Richie Moriarty Reveals What Show Makes Him Laugh". TV Insider. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  6. ^ a b "A Ghost Story". www.bc.edu. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  7. ^ Entertainment.ie. "Richie Moriarty - About". Entertainment.ie. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  8. ^ "Ghosts' Richie Moriarty Previews 'Hilarious' Bizarro Pete Episode Featuring UK Ghosts Co-Creator/Star". ca.style.yahoo.com. 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  9. ^ NJ.com, Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for (2022-09-28). "Meet 'Ghosts' stars Asher Grodman and Richie Moriarty, N.J.'s pantsless finance bro and arrowed scout leader". nj. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  10. ^ Darwish, Meaghan (2022-11-10). "'Ghosts' Star Richie Moriarty on Pete's 'Dumb Death' & Collab With Mathew Baynton". TV Insider. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  11. ^ "Ghosts Star Richie Moriarty On Tonight's Emotional Episode". TV Shows. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  12. ^ "Ghosts' Richie Moriarty Teases What's Next for Pete After That Emotional Reunion". E! Online. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  13. ^ Darwish, Meaghan (2022-12-14). "'Ghosts' Star Richie Moriarty Previews Holiday Musical Moment From Upcoming Special". TV Insider. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
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