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Tony Morphett

Bio: Anthony David Morphett (10 March 1938 – 2 June 2018), known under the professional pen name Tony Morphett, was an Australian screenwriter, who created or co-created many Australian television series, including Dynasty, Certain Women, Sky Trackers, Blue Heelers, Water Rats, Above the Law and Rain Shadow. Morphett wrote or co-wrote seven feature films, ten telemovies, twelve mini-series, and hundreds of episodes of television drama, as well as devising or co-devising seven TV series
Born: Thu, Mar 10 1938
Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death: Sat, Jun 02 2018
Tony Morphett is 80 years old
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Poster of Balmain Boys
Balmain Boys
Tony Morphett was
65 in Balmain Boys
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Jul 02 2003
Poster of Don't Look Behind You
Don't Look Behind You
Tony Morphett was
61 in Don't Look Behind You
as 'Teleplay'.
Sun, Jul 25 1999
Poster of 13 Gantry Row
13 Gantry Row
Tony Morphett was
59 in 13 Gantry Row
as 'Screenplay'.
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of The Seventh Floor
The Seventh Floor
Tony Morphett was
56 in The Seventh Floor
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Sep 30 1994
Poster of CrimeBroker
CrimeBroker
Tony Morphett was
55 in CrimeBroker
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Jul 01 1993
Poster of The Distant Home
The Distant Home
Tony Morphett was
54 in The Distant Home
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Jun 06 1992
Poster of Sweet Talker
Sweet Talker
Tony Morphett was
53 in Sweet Talker
as 'Story, Writer'.
Fri, May 10 1991
Poster of Sky Trackers
Sky Trackers
Tony Morphett was
51 in Sky Trackers
as 'Writer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Boys in the Island
Boys in the Island
Tony Morphett was
50 in Boys in the Island
as 'Screenplay'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Riddle of the Stinson
The Riddle of the Stinson
Tony Morphett was
50 in The Riddle of the Stinson
as 'Screenplay'.
Mon, Jul 25 1988
Poster of Robbery Under Arms
Robbery Under Arms
Tony Morphett was
47 in Robbery Under Arms
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Mar 28 1985
Poster of The John Sullivan Story
The John Sullivan Story
Tony Morphett was
41 in The John Sullivan Story
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Aug 05 1979
Poster of The Last Wave
The Last Wave
Tony Morphett was
39 in The Last Wave
as 'Screenplay'.
Thu, Dec 15 1977
Poster of The Alternative
The Alternative
Tony Morphett was
39 in The Alternative
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Apr 20 1977
Poster of Winners: Quest Beyond Time
Winners: Quest Beyond Time
Tony Morphett will be
80+ in Winners: Quest Beyond Time
as 'Writer'.
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TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Rain Shadow
Rain Shadow
Tony Morphett was
69+ in Rain Shadow
as 'Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 07 2007
Poster of Sea Patrol
Sea Patrol
Tony Morphett was
69+ in Sea Patrol
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 05 2007
Poster of headLand
headLand
Tony Morphett was
67+ in headLand
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 15 2005
Poster of MDA
MDA
Tony Morphett was
64+ in MDA
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 23 2002
Poster of Stingers
Stingers
Tony Morphett was
60+ in Stingers
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1998
Poster of Kings in Grass Castles
Kings in Grass Castles
Tony Morphett was
60+ in Kings in Grass Castles
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 28 1998
Poster of Water Rats
Water Rats
Tony Morphett was
57+ in Water Rats
as 'Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 12 1996
Poster of Sky Trackers
Sky Trackers
Tony Morphett was
57+ in Sky Trackers
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 25 1995
Poster of The Man from Snowy River
The Man from Snowy River
Tony Morphett was
56+ in The Man from Snowy River
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 1994
Poster of Heartbreak High
Heartbreak High
Tony Morphett was
56+ in Heartbreak High
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 1994
Poster of Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers
Tony Morphett was
55+ in Blue Heelers
as 'Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Bangkok Hilton
Bangkok Hilton
Tony Morphett was
51+ in Bangkok Hilton
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 05 1989
Poster of The Shiralee
The Shiralee
Tony Morphett was
50+ in The Shiralee
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 26 1988
Poster of My Brother Tom
My Brother Tom
Tony Morphett was
48+ in My Brother Tom
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1986
Poster of The Flying Doctors
The Flying Doctors
Tony Morphett was
48+ in The Flying Doctors
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 15 1986
Poster of Under Capricorn
Under Capricorn
Tony Morphett was
44+ in Under Capricorn
as 'Screenplay'.
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Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of A Country Practice
A Country Practice
Tony Morphett was
43+ in A Country Practice
as 'Writer'.
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Wed, Nov 18 1981
Poster of Against the Wind
Against the Wind
Tony Morphett was
40+ in Against the Wind
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978
Poster of The Sullivans
The Sullivans
Tony Morphett was
38+ in The Sullivans
as 'Writer'.
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Mon, Nov 15 1976
Poster of The Evil Touch
The Evil Touch
Tony Morphett was
35+ in The Evil Touch
as 'Writer'.
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Tue, Jun 19 1973
Poster of Boney
Boney
Tony Morphett was
34+ in Boney
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 27 1972
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
Tony Morphett was
32+ in Dynasty
as 'Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 1970
Poster of The Link Men
The Link Men
Tony Morphett was
31+ in The Link Men
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 14 1970