Tony Morphett

Tony Morphett

Deceased · Born: Mar 10, 1938 · Died: Jun 2, 2018

Personal Details

BornMar 10, 1938 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Anthony David Morphett, a renowned Australian screenwriter, professionally known as Tony Morphett, left an indelible mark on the world of television and film. Born on March 10, 1938, Morphett's impressive career spanned over six decades, during which he created or co-created numerous Australian television series that captivated audiences worldwide.

Some of his most notable creations include the iconic television series "Dynasty", "Certain Women", "Sky Trackers", "Blue Heelers", "Water Rats", "Above the Law", and "Rain Shadow". Morphett's remarkable talent didn't stop at creating series; he also wrote or co-wrote a staggering seven feature films, ten telemovies, twelve mini-series, and hundreds of episodes of television drama.

In addition to his extensive work in television, Morphett was also involved in the development of several TV series, co-devising seven of them. His dedication to his craft and passion for storytelling left an enduring legacy in the Australian television and film industry.

Career

{"id":151375,"title":"Balmain Boys","year":"2003","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/balmain-boys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_151375.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_151375.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":56100,"title":"13 Gantry Row","year":"1998","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/13-gantry-row","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56100.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56100.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
13 Gantry Row
13 Gantry Row as Screenplay
{"id":58348,"title":"The Seventh Floor","year":"1994","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-seventh-floor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58348.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58348.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":79841,"title":"CrimeBroker","year":"1993","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/crimebroker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79841.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79841.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
CrimeBroker
CrimeBroker as Writer
{"id":159092,"title":"The Distant Home","year":"1992","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-distant-home","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159092.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159092.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":59599,"title":"Sweet Talker","year":"1991","job":"Writer, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sweet-talker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59599.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59599.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Sweet Talker
Sweet Talker as Writer, Story
{"id":60217,"title":"Sky Trackers","year":"1990","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sky-trackers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60217.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60217.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":9816,"title":"Bangkok Hilton","year":"1989","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/bangkok-hilton","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9816.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9816.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":61689,"title":"The Riddle of the Stinson","year":"1988","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-riddle-of-the-stinson","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61689.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61689.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":103834385,"title":"The Shiralee","year":"1988","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-shiralee","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834385.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834385.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":62330,"title":"Robbery Under Arms","year":"1985","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/robbery-under-arms","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62330.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62330.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":103837692,"title":"Under Capricorn","year":"1983","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/under-capricorn","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837692.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837692.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Under Capricorn
Under Capricorn as Screenplay
{"id":10144,"title":"Against the Wind","year":"1978","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/against-the-wind","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10144.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10144.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":23151,"title":"Black Rain","year":"1977","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/black-rain-1977","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23151.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23151.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Black Rain
Black Rain as Screenplay
{"id":8877,"title":"Rain Shadow","year":"2007","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/rain-shadow","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8877.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8877.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Rain Shadow
Rain Shadow as Creator
{"id":103831058,"title":"Stingers","year":"1998","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/stingers","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831058.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831058.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Stingers
Stingers as Creator
{"id":9619,"title":"Water Rats","year":"1996","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/water-rats","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9619.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9619.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Water Rats
Water Rats as Creator
{"id":103834239,"title":"Sky Trackers","year":"1995","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/sky-trackers","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834239.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834239.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Sky Trackers
Sky Trackers as Creator
{"id":9683,"title":"Blue Heelers","year":"1993","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/blue-heelers","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9683.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9683.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers as Creator