Tommy Murphy is a renowned and accomplished screenwriter and playwright, boasting an impressive array of TV credits that include Foxtel's The Twelve, Fighting Season, and Devil's Playground, the latter of which earned him the 2015 Logie for Most Outstanding Miniseries and the AACTA Award for Best Miniseries.
As the creator of the six-part limited drama series Significant Others, Murphy worked as both the head writer and script producer for Fremantle and the ABC. His work on the TV series showcases his exceptional writing skills and ability to craft compelling narratives.
In addition to his television work, Murphy has also made a significant impact in the world of film. He was the writer and associate producer on the acclaimed film Holding the Man, based on Timothy Conigrave's memoir, which won him the Australian Writers' Guild Award and the Film Critics Circle Award for Best Screenplay. The film is distributed globally by Netflix and has been met with widespread critical acclaim.
The project originated from Murphy's stage adaptation of Holding the Man, which has been regularly produced around the world, including productions in Rio and Florence. The premiere production of the play transferred to multiple venues and cities, including the Sydney Opera House, San Francisco's NCTC, and London's West End, and garnered numerous awards, including the NSW Premier's Literary Award, the Australian Writers' Guild Award, and the Philip Parsons Award.
Murphy's notable stage plays include Packer & Sons, a dramatization of three generations of Australia's famous tycoon family, which broke a ten-year box office record at Belvoir and won the Australia Council National Theatre Award. He is also the writer for the upcoming stage musical for John Farnham and Michael Cassel productions, and his next play will be a stage adaptation of On The Beach for Sydney Theatre Company in July 2023.
Throughout his career, Murphy has demonstrated his versatility and talent as a writer, working on a wide range of projects that have captivated audiences and earned him numerous awards and accolades.
