Tony Morphett

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

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.

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

References

  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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