Tony Morphett

Australian screenwriter (1938-2018)

Anthony David Morphett (10 March 1938 – 2 June 2018) was an Australian screenwriter. 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.

Tony Morphett
Tony Morphett in October 2011
Born
Anthony David Morphett

(1938-03-10)10 March 1938
Died2 June 2018(2018-06-02) (aged 80)
NationalityAustralian
Occupationwriter
Years active1964–2018
Spouses
  • Betty Savage
    (m. 1961; div. 1968)
  • Inga Hunter
    (m. 1969; died 2018)
Children
  • Eric Roche
    (b. 1960)
  • Daniel Morphett
    (b. 1962)
  • Ben Morphett
    (b. 1963)
  • Alexander Roche
    (b. 1963)
  • Anna Morphett
    (b. 1965)
  • Emma Morphett Hunter
    (1970–1970)
  • Sarah Morphett
    (b. 1972)
Parents
  • Melville Morphett (1898–1978)
  • Olive Morphett (nee Champness) (1897–1980)
WebsiteTony Morphett – The Bottom Drawer

Morphett died in Katoomba, New South Wales of a heart attack on 2 June 2018 at the age of 80.[1][2]

References

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  1. Vale: Tony Morphett
  2. "Talent behind Australia's much-loved TV shows dies". ABC News. 2018-06-04. Retrieved 2022-01-20.

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