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Ray Mooney

b. 1943

Australian playwright and author

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About Ray Mooney

Born 1943. Ray Mooney is an Australian playwright.

Raymond Kevin Mooney (born 1945 in Melbourne) is an Australian novelist, playwright and screenwriter. Regarded as an important crime writer his plays have been produced in Australian theatres.

In 1968 Mooney was sentenced to 12 years for rape and assault and was sent to HM Prison Pentridge. While in prison, he befriended cell mate Christopher Dale Flannery, who was accused of being a prolific contract killer known as "Mr Rent-a-kill". Mooney became the first prisoner in Australia to complete a university degree while still in jail. Upon his release in 1975, he studied drama at the Victorian College of the Arts and formed two theatre companies: Governor’s Pleasure, a theatre company of ex-prisoners and ZAP Community Theatre. A film adaptation of the play was made in 1994 and was nominated for an AFI Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Mooney has lectured at tertiary institutions, including Holmesglen TAFE and the VCA Film and Television School. A Green Light – The Kingdom of Children (eNovel) A Green Light – The Kingdom of Men (eNovel) A Green Light – The Kingdom (eNovel) The Ethics Of Evil – Stories Of H Division (Non-Fiction, ebook) Mouth Of The Dog – An Attack On Snitches, Verballers and Informers (Non-Fiction, ebook) Gangsters With Badges: The Truth about Melbourne's Walsh St Murders

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1943
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Raymond Kevin Mooney

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ray Mooney?

Australian playwright and author

When was Ray Mooney born?

Ray Mooney was born in 1943.

What is Ray Mooney's occupation?

Ray Mooney is a playwright.

What nationality is Ray Mooney?

Ray Mooney is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ray Mooney

· Wikidata: Q7297859

· DBpedia: Ray Mooney

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