Biography
Famed Australian author who grew up in rough conditions in Sydney and begun writing during the second world war while stationed in North Africa. In his career he has written over 60 books, many of which have gone on to become movies, most notably "The Sundowners" and "High Road to China". In addition to this he worked extensivley in Hollywood during the 1960s and 70s. In 1972 he was awarded the Edgar Allen Poe award for "Peter's Pence". More recently he has focused on the Scobie Malone series of books, which tell the tales of a detective working in Sydney.
Filmography
all 11
Movies 10
Writer 9
TV Shows 1
self 1
Novel / Teleplay
Spearfield's Daughter (1986)
Movie
Writer
High Road to China (1983)
Movie
Self
Parkinson In Australia (1979)
TV
Writer
Scobie Malone (1975)
Movie
Writer
Sidecar Racers (1975)
Movie
Writer
You Can't See 'round Corners (1969)
Movie
Writer
Nobody Runs Forever (1968)
Movie
Writer
The Green Helmet (1961)
Movie
Writer
The Sundowners (1960)
Movie
Writer
The Siege of Pinchgut (1959)
Movie
6
Writer
Dust in the Sun (1958)
Movie
Ratings
Average 4.63
Based on 12.5 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1958
1961
1975
1983
1986
Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1917-11-22
Deathday2010-07-19 (92 years old)
Birth PlaceErskineville, Australia
CitizenshipsAustralia
AwardsEdgar Awards
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