Tony Morphett

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Tony Morphett

Writing March 10, 1938

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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 Australia…

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The Sullivans

The Sullivans

5.4 1976 TV Show
Blue Heelers

Blue Heelers

6.7 1993 TV Show
A Country Practice

A Country Practice

5.9 1981 TV Show
The Last Wave

The Last Wave

6.7 1977 Movie
The Flying Doctors

The Flying Doctors

6.6 1986 TV Show
Water Rats

Water Rats

6.2 1996 TV Show
Heartbreak High

Heartbreak High

6.8 1994 TV Show
The Man from Snowy River

The Man from Snowy River

7.1 1994 TV Show
Sea Patrol

Sea Patrol

7.2 2007 TV Show
Stingers

Stingers

8.2 1998 TV Show
Bangkok Hilton

Bangkok Hilton

6.8 1989 TV Show
headLand

headLand

7.9 2005 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2007
    Rain Shadow

    TV show Writer

  2. 2007
    Sea Patrol

    TV show Writer

  3. 2005
    headLand

    TV show Writer

  4. 2003
    Balmain Boys

    Movie Writer

  5. 2002
    MDA

    TV show Writer

  6. 1999
    Don't Look Behind You

    Movie Teleplay

  7. 1998
    Stingers

    TV show Creator

  8. 1998
    Kings in Grass Castles

    TV show Writer

  9. 1998
    13 Gantry Row

    Movie Screenplay

  10. 1996
    Water Rats

    TV show Writer

  11. 1995
    Sky Trackers

    TV show Creator

  12. 1994
    The Seventh Floor

    Movie Writer

  13. 1994
    The Man from Snowy River

    TV show Writer

  14. 1994
    Heartbreak High

    TV show Writer

  15. 1993
    Blue Heelers

    TV show Writer

  16. 1993
    CrimeBroker

    Movie Writer

More credits
  1. 1992
    The Distant Home

    Movie Writer

  2. 1991
    Sweet Talker

    Movie Story

  3. 1990
    Sky Trackers

    Movie Writer

  4. 1989
    Bangkok Hilton

    TV show Writer

  5. 1989
    Boys in the Island

    Movie Screenplay

  6. 1988
    The Riddle of the Stinson

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 1988
    The Shiralee

    TV show Writer

  8. 1986
    My Brother Tom

    TV show Writer

  9. 1986
    The Flying Doctors

    TV show Writer

  10. 1985
    Robbery Under Arms

    Movie Writer

  11. 1983
    Under Capricorn

    TV show Screenplay

  12. 1981
    A Country Practice

    TV show Writer

  13. 1979
    The First Christmas

    Movie Writer

  14. 1979
    The John Sullivan Story

    Movie Writer

  15. 1978
    Against the Wind

    TV show Writer

  16. 1977
    The Last Wave

    Movie Screenplay

  17. 1977
    The Alternative

    Movie Writer

  18. 1976
    The Sullivans

    TV show Writer

  19. 1973
    The Evil Touch

    TV show Writer

  20. 1972
    Boney

    TV show Writer

  21. 1970
    Dynasty

    TV show Writer

  22. 1970
    The Naked Bunyip

    Movie Himself

  23. 1970
    The Link Men

    TV show Writer

  24. —
    Winners: Quest Beyond Time

    Movie Writer