Tony Morphett
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 Tony Morphett in October 2011 | |
| Born | Anthony David Morphett 10 March 1938 Granville, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | writer |
| Years active | 1964–present |
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| Website | Tony Morphett – The Bottom Drawer |
Tony Morphett (born 10 March 1938 in Granville, New South Wales, Australia), is a writer.
Tony Morphett has written or co-written seven feature films, ten telemovies, twelve miniseries, and some hundreds of episodes of TV series drama as well as devising or co-devising seven TV series. He has won 14 industry awards for TV screenwriting.
He created or co-created many Australian television series, including: Dynasty, Certain Women. Sky Trackers, Blue Heelers, Water Rats, Above the Law and Rain Shadow.
Credits
- A Place to Call Home (1 episode 2013)
- Packed to the Rafters (3 episodes 2009–2010)
- The Legend of Enyo (2 episodes 2010)
- Sea Patrol (6 episodes, 2007–2008)
- Rain Shadow (2 episodes, 2007)
- Blue Heelers (510 episodes, 1994–2006)
- MDA (1 episode, 2002)
- Young Lions (3 episodes, 2002)
- Balmain Boys (2002) (TV) (written by)
- Water Rats (171 episodes, 1996–2001)
- Above the Law (7 episodes, 2000)
- Don't Look Behind You (1999) (TV) (teleplay)
- Kings in Grass Castles (1998) TV mini-series (writer)
- 13 Gantry Row (1998) (TV) (written by)
- Mirror, Mirror (1995) TV series (unknown episodes)
- Heartbreak High (1 episode, 1994)
- The Seventh Floor (1994) (written by)
- Sky Trackers (1994) TV series (unknown episodes)
- Crimebroker (1993) (TV) (written by)
- Secrets (1993) TV series (unknown episodes)
- G.P. (6 episodes, 1991–1992)
- Tracks of Glory (1992) TV mini-series (writer)
- Sweet Talker (1991) (story) (written by)
- Sky Trackers (1990) (TV) (written by)
- Bangkok Hilton (1989) TV mini-series (story)
- Boys in the Island (1989) (written by)
- The Dirtwater Dynasty (1988) TV mini-series (writer)
- The Flying Doctors (10 episodes, 1986–1988)
- The Shiralee (1987) TV mini-series (writer)
- The Riddle of the Stinson (1987) (TV) (written by)
- Dark Age (1987) (screenplay)
- My Brother Tom (1986) TV mini-series (writer)
- Land of Hope (1986) TV series (writer)
- Robbery Under Arms (1985) (writer)
- Winners (1985) TV series (episode 3 "Quest Beyond Time")
- The Flying Doctors (1985) TV mini-series (writer)
- A Country Practice (5 episodes, 1982–1983)
- Under Capricorn (1983) TV mini-series (writer)
- Patrol Boat (1979) TV series (unknown episodes)
- Skyways (2 episodes)
- The Oracle (1979) TV series (unknown episodes)
- The John Sullivan Story (1979) (TV) (written by)
- Against the Wind (1978) TV mini-series (unknown episodes)
- Chopper Squad (2 episodes, 1978)
- Case for the Defence (1 episode, 1978)
- The Last Wave (1977) (screenplay)
- Glenview High (1 episode, 1977)
- The Sullivans (1976) TV series (writer)
- Luke's Kingdom (1976) TV mini-series (writer)
- The Alternative (1976) (TV) (written by)
- The Seven Ages of Man (1 episode, 1975)
- The Story of the First Christmas (1975) (TV) (script)
- Elephant Boy (1973) TV series (unknown episodes)
- Boney (5 episodes, 1972–1973)
- Certain Women (1973) TV series (creator)
- The Evil Touch (1 episode, 1973)
- Catwalk (6 episodes, 1971–1972)
- Dynasty (13 episodes, 1969–1971)
- Delta (2 episodes, 1969–1970)
- The Long Arm (2 episodes, 1970)
- The Link Men
- Australian Plays (1969)
- Australian Playhouse
Stage Plays
- I've Come about the Assassination (1966)[1]
- The Rise and Fall of Boronia Avenue (1969)[2]
- The Magic Apron (1969)[3]
Books
- Tony Morphett (1964). Mayor's Nest. Jacaranda Press. (novel)
- Tony Morphett (1967). Dynasty. Jacaranda Press. (novel)
- Tony Morphett (1969). Thorskald. Lloyd O'Neil. (novel)
- Tony Morphett (1985). Quest Beyond Time. Penguin Books with Australian Children's Television Foundation. ISBN 0140084096. (science fiction)
- Tony Morphett (1993). The Distant Home. Mammoth. ISBN 1863302182. (science fiction)
- Tony Morphett (1985). A Hole in my Ceiling. Hodder & Stoughton. ISBN 0340271825. (non-fiction)
- Tony Morphett (2013). Starship Home. Amazon. (science fiction)
Awards and nominations
- 1970 Awgie: Tony Morphett for Delta ep. 19 "A Touch Of DFP".[4]
- 1970 Penguin: Tony Morphett – Scriptwriting for Dynasty play.[5]
- 1971 Logie: Tony Morphett – Best Scriptwriter.[5]
- 1971 Penguin: Tony Morphett – Scriptwriting for episode 12 "The Killing Ground".[5]
- 1971 Awgie: Tony Morphett – Best Script For A TV Drama Series for episode 5 "Cry Me A River".[5]
- 1972 Logie: Tony Morphett – Best Scriptwriter, for Dynasty.[6]
- 1978 Sammy Award – best writer TV series.[7]
- 1989 Awgie: Tony Morphett – for "The Damage Done".[8]
- 2002 Awgie: Tony Morphett – for "Letting Go" (Blue Heelers).[9]
References
- "The Dictionary of Performing Arts in Australia — Theatre . Film . Radio . Television — Volume 1" — Ann Atkinson, Linsay Knight, Margaret McPhee — Allen & Unwin Pty. Ltd., 1996
- "The Australian Film and Television Companion" — compiled by Tony Harrison — Simon & Schuster Australia, 1994
- ^ "Tony Morphett – Complete Guide to the Playwright". The Playwright's Database. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ Adrian Guthrie (2009). "The experimental Jane Street seasons: seeking the Australian play and finding Australian performances". Double Dialogues. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ ""The Magic apron" by Tony Morphett, 1969". State Library of NSW. 2007. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ Don Storey (2008). "Classic Australian Television – Delta Episode Details". Classic Australian Television. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ^ a b c d Don Storey (2008). "Classic Australian Television – Dynasty Episode Details". Classic Australian Television. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ^ "The TV Week Logie Awards". MilesAgo. 1972. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ^ "Crawford Production Awards". Crawford Production. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ Kitty MacAlpine. "A Country Practice – Awards Won". JNP Productions. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ^ T. Zuk (1998–2011). "Australian Television Information Archive". Australian Television Information Archive. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
External links
- Tony Morphett at IMDb
- Balmain Boys at Anything Oz or New Zealand Films site
- Tony Morphett's web site
