One of Australia’s most esteemed novelists, Tim is the author of numerous books, including novels, a collection of stories, nonfiction and books for children.
All his books are still in print, have been published in eighteen different languages and his works have been successfully adapted for screen, stage and radio. The theatrical adaptation of Cloudstreet has been a major international success. Tim lives in Western Australia and many of his works feature its landscapes and people.
NOTABLE WORK:
Breath (Film adaptation produced in 2016)
The Turning (Film adaptation produced in 2012)
Cloudstreet (TV adaptation produced in 2010)
Lockie Leonard I&II (TV adaptation produced in 2007-10)
In the Winter Dark (Film adaptation produced in 1998)
AWARDS:
Miles Franklin Award – Breath (2009), Dirt Music (2002), Cloudstreet (1992) and Shallows (1984)
Western Australian Premier’s Book Award, Scripts Category – Cloudstreet: The Screenplay co-authored with Ellen Fontana (2005)
Booker Prize Shortlist – Dirt Music (2002) and The Riders (1995)
Australian Centenary Medal (2001)
Banjo Award – Cloudstreet (1991)
AGENT: Jenny Darling & Associates
PHONE: +61 3 9827 3883
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0936090/