Tony Morphett: ‘You wanted to be worthy of his respect’

The death of Tony Morphett inspires colleagues to honour his skills as a screenwriter, his feeling for character and his grace as a human being.
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Image: Victoria Thaine and Rachel Ward in Rainshadow, in which their evolving relationship is the key. Created by Jimmy Thomson and Tony Morphett, directed by Shawn Seet and Fiona Banks, produced by Gus Howard.  

Tony Morphett was a giant of television drama since the early years, who never stopped writing and remained in favour until he was into his mid-seventies. He was a literal giant – a very tall man who needed to be folded carefully into seats and taxis. 

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.