William McInnes

William McInnes is one of Australia's most popular stage and screen actors, and with the publication of his memoir A MAN'S GOT TO HAVE A HOBBY and his novel CRICKET KINGS, he has become a much-loved writer too. In 2006 A MAN'S GOT TO HAVE A HOBBY was selected as one of the Books Alive 50 Great Reads and William was named 'Australian Newcomer of the Year' at the Australian Book Industry Awards, and in 2007 CRICKET KINGS was shortlisted in the 'Australian General Fiction Book of the Year' category for these awards. William received critical and public acclaim for his leading role in the film 'Look Both Ways', written and directed by his wife Sarah Watt. His roles in 'SeaChange' and 'Blue Heelers' made him a household name, and his fans increased when he took on roles in 'Curtin' and 'East West 101'. William is the Chair of the Advisory Council for the Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House, Canberra. He grew up in Queensland and now lives in Melbourne with Sarah Watt and their two children. Previous Books: A MAN'S GOT TO HAVE A HOBBY, CRICKET KINGS, THAT'D BE RIGHT