Richard Moir

Richard Moir
Born1950 (age 75–76)
Queensland, Australia
OccupationsActor, editor
Years active1974–1999, 2022-
Known forPrisoner as Eddie Cook
Round the Twist as Tony Twist
Law of the Land as Sergeant Clive
SpouseJulie Nihill
Children2

Richard Moir (born 1950) is an Australian former actor and editor.

Career

Moir initially began his career as a film editor for low-budget 1970s Australian films and TV series, many of which were the work of director Esben Storm. He struck up a friendship with Storm that was instrumental in kick-starting his acting career.[1] Moir was also a film assistant for Four Corners and later worked as a reporter for A Current Affair before he transitioned to acting.[2]

Moir first became known for his role in the TV soap opera Prisoner (also known as Prisoner: Cell Block H) as the original character of electrician Eddie Cook.[2]

Moir is also well known for playing 'Dad' Tony Twist in the first two seasons of children's comedy Round the Twist for 26 episodes, from 1989 to 1992, before Andrew Gilbert took over the role for the final two seasons.[3] From 1993 to 1999, he played the regular role of Sergeant Clive O'Connor in crime drama series Law of the Land.[4][5]

Moir appeared in several miniseries, including Players in the Gallery (1980)[6] and 1915 (1982).[7] The latter was a big budget Logie Award-winning production, based on the novel by Roger McDonald, in which he was part of the ensemble cast which included Sigrid Thornton.[8] He also had roles in The Last Bastion (1984),[9] Land of Hope (1985)[10] and The Challenge (1986–1987),[11] the latter, a retelling of Australia's win in the 1983 America’s Cup sailing race, in which Moir appeared alongside Nicholas Hammond and Lorraine Bayly.[12] Further miniseries included The Fremantle Conspiracy (1988),[13] Bodysurfer (1989)[14] and Ring of Scorpio (1991).[15]

Moir also had television guest roles in Kirby's Company (1977), Chopper Squad (1978),[2] Cop Shop (1978–1980),[16] The Sullivans (1980),[16] Bellamy (1981), Carson's Law (1984), Special Squad (1984), A Country Practice (1984–1992),[16] Winners (1985; 1990),[17][18] Dolphin Cove (1989),[19] Rafferty's Rules (1989),[16] G.P. (1989)[16] and Phoenix (1993).[16]

Moir's film credits are also numerous, beginning in 1974 with 27A.[20] In 1978, he starred as Tony, opposite Judy Morris, Bill Hunter and Chris Haywood in In Search of Anna.[21][22] He went on to appear in The Odd Angry Shot (1979),[2] The Chain Reaction (1980),[23] Heatwave,[24] Running on Empty,[25] Going Down[26] (all in 1982), With Prejudice (1983),[27] and An Indecent Obsession (1985).[28] In 1987, he had a starring role as Al the chef in Jilted, opposite Tina Bursill.[29][30] He further appeared in Minnamurra (1989),[31] Isabelle Eberhardt (1991),[32] Welcome to Woop Woop[33] and Joey (both 1997).[34] He also appeared in made-for-television films.

In 2022, Moir made a return to acting when he appeared in the short film Not Dark Yet, playing a man deteriorating from Parkinson's Disease, made by his daughter, Bonnie.[35][36]

Personal life

Moir was married to actress Julie Nihill, with whom he shares two daughters, actress Lucy Moir and director Bonnie Moir.[36]

In 1990, Moir was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. At first, he successfully hid his diagnosis, but when his speech started to become affected, the degenerative effects of the disease gradually brought his acting career to a premature end.[1]

Moir later underwent deep brain stimulation therapy, a process covered by Esben Storm’s 2006 documentary The Bridge at Midnight Trembles.[37][38] The short film Not Dark Yet, made by his filmmaker daughter Bonnie, also mirrors Moir's life. His portrayal of a role of a man deteriorating from Parkinson's disease was much praised.[1]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
197427ARichard[20]
1978In Search of AnnaTony[21]
Hanging AboutShort film
1979The Odd Angry ShotMedic[2]
1980The Chain ReactionJr. Const. Pigott[23]
1982HeatwaveStephen West[24]
Sweet DreamersWill Daniels[39]
Running On Empty (aka Fast Lane Fever)Fox[25]
Going DownHotel night manager[26]
The Plains of Heaven (aka Panic Station)Barker[40]
1983With PrejudiceMiddleton[27]
1985Wrong WorldDavid Trueman[41]
An Indecent ObsessionLuce Daggett[28]
1987JiltedAl[29]
1988Point of DepartureParty Leader
1989Minnamurra (aka Outback or Wrangler)Bill Thompson[31]
1991Isabelle EberhardtLt. Comte[32]
DeadlyWillie the Pathologist[42]
1997Welcome to Woop WoopReggie[33]
JoeySchool Teacher[34]
2002Not Dark YetRussellShort film[35][36][1]
2006The Bridge at Midnight TremblesSelfDocumentary film[37]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1977Kirby's CompanyEpisode 13: "I owe you 13 cents"
1978Chopper SquadCurleySeason 2, episode 8: "The Other Man's Grass"[2]
1978–1980Cop ShopKen Spencer / Mark Doyle / Chris Porter / Jock Gould7 episodes[16]
1979PrisonerEddie Cook16 episodes[2]
1980Players in the GalleryDavidTV movie
The DepartmentPeterTV movie
The SullivansMr Harris2 episodes[16]
1981BellamyCarterEpisode 5: "Swan Song"
Sporting ChanceAndy TateEpisode 1: "You Can't Eat Medals"[43]
19821915Reverend FoxMiniseries, 6 episodes[7]
1984SinglesStefanMiniseries, 1 episode
The Last BastionMajor CarlyonMiniseries, 3 episodes[9]
Carson's LawHenry CollinsEpisode 128: "A Fond Concept"
Special SquadErrolEpisode 43: "Gone for the Doctor"
1984–1992A Country PracticeDoug Simmonds / Geoff GibsonSeasons 4 & 12, 4 episodes[16]
1985Remember MeHowardTV movie[44]
The Long Way HomeBobTV movie
Land of HopeDominic QuinnMiniseries[10]
1985; 1990WinnersThe King / MinisterSeasons 1–2, 2 episodes[17][18]
1986–1987The ChallengeWarren JonesMiniseries, 6 episodes[11]
1988AlterationsRichardTV movie
The Fremantle ConspiracyHoganMiniseries[13]
Hard KnuckleAlisterTV movie
1989Dolphin CoveEpisode 3: "Reading, Writing, and Telepathy"[19]
Rafferty's RulesGeoffrey SoleSeason 5, episode 13: "Whatever Gets You Through the Night"[16]
BodysurferBrianMiniseries, 2 episodes[14]
G.P.Paul DonaldsonSeason 3, episode 7: "Testament/Say a Little Prayer"[16]
1989–1992Round the TwistTony TwistSeasons 1–2, 26 episodes[3]
1991Ring of ScorpioSergeant HayesMiniseries, 4 episodes[15]
1993PhoenixTony HansenSeason 2, episode 4: "The Return"[16]
1993–1999Law of the LandSergeant Clive O'ConnorSeasons 1–4, 38 episodes[4][5]
1997One Way TicketGovernorTV movie[45]

Theatre

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1976The SpeakersCaffertyNimrod Theatre Company, Sydney[46]
1982GodsendReverend Hugh StaceyMelbourne Athenaeum with MTC
1983VocationsGodrey HannamLa Boite Theatre, Brisbane
BetrayalRobertEdward St Theatre, Brisbane with QTC

References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "The Prisoner Files". TV Times via www.televisionau.com. 7–13 April 1979. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  3. 1 2 Thomas, Tia (31 August 2023). "Tony Twist actor Richard Moir on Round the Twist had a big secret". New Idea. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Law of the Land 1993 – 1995". Screen Australia. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Law of the Land". www.australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "Telemovies & Miniseries 1980". www.australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  7. 1 2 "1915 – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  8. ↑ "ABC's 50th Anniversary — and 1915". www.televisionau.com. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Last Bastion, The". www.nostalgiacentral.com. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  10. 1 2 "Land of Hope". www.nostalgiacentral.com. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  11. 1 2 "The Challenge – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  12. ↑ "Telemovies & Miniseries 1986". www.australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  13. 1 2 "The Fremantle Conspiracy 1988". Screen Australia. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  14. 1 2 "Bodysurfer". www.nostalgiacentral.com. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  15. 1 2 "Ring of Scorpio". www.bbc.originals.watch. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
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  17. 1 2 "Winners". www.australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  18. 1 2 "More Winners". www.australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  19. 1 2 "Dolphin Cove – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  20. 1 2 "27A – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  21. 1 2 "In Search of Anna – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  22. ↑ "In Search of Anna". The Australian Women's Weekly via Trove / National Library of Australia. 11 April 1979. p. 43. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  23. 1 2 "The Chain Reaction – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  24. 1 2 "Heatwave – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  25. 1 2 "Running on Empty – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  26. 1 2 "Going Down – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  27. 1 2 "With Prejudice – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  28. 1 2 "An Indecent Obsession – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  29. 1 2 "Jilted – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  30. ↑ "Like an exotic 'Neighbours'". The Canberra Times via Trove / National Library of Australia. 11 December 1989. p. 10. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  31. 1 2 "Wrangler – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  32. 1 2 "Isabelle Eberhardt – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  33. 1 2 "Welcome to Woop Woop – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  34. 1 2 "Joey – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  35. 1 2 "Round the Twist Richard Moir's secret battle with Parkinson's disease". New Idea. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  36. 1 2 3 "Round the Twist: Where is the cast of the iconic Aussie kids show now?". au.lifestyle.yahoo.com. 29 October 2023.
  37. 1 2 Newsome, Brad (28 October 2006). "Actor plays the part of his life". The Age. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
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  40. ↑ "Panic Station – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  41. ↑ "Wrong World – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  42. ↑ "Deadly – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  43. ↑ "Sporting Chance – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  44. ↑ "Remember Me – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  45. ↑ "One Way Ticket – Full Cast & Crew". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
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