Biography
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.
Wrote 32
2000s
- 2007
Rain Shadow
Writer
- 2005
- 2003
Balmain Boys
Writer
- 2002
MDA
Writer
1990s
- 1999
Don't Look Behind You
Teleplay
- 1998
Kings in Grass Castles
Writer
13 Gantry Row
Screenplay
- 1996
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
The Distant Home
Writer
- 1991
- 1990
Sky Trackers
Writer
1980s
- 1989
Bangkok Hilton
Writer
Boys in the Island
Screenplay
- 1988
The Riddle of the Stinson
Screenplay
The Shiralee
Writer
- 1986
- 1985
Robbery Under Arms
Writer
- 1983
Under Capricorn
Screenplay
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
The First Christmas
Writer
- 1978
Against the Wind
Writer
- 1977
The Alternative
Writer
- 1976
- 1973
The Evil Touch
Writer
- 1972
Boney
Writer
Created 5
2000s
- 2007
Rain Shadow
Creator
1990s
- 1998
- 1996
- 1995
Sky Trackers
Creator
- 1993
Appearances1
1970s
- 1970
The Naked Bunyip
Himself