Leslie Horsphol spent his early years in Tahiti, before coming to Tasmania during the depression. He earned a living for a time as a travelling performer, before stowing away on a cargo ship to Victoria.
Horsphol fought in World War II, returning to Sydney after his service to become a scriptwriter, insurance salesman and actor. He has written drama, poetry, short stories, travel fiction and more general works about Australia, including Back of Beyond (1985) and The Story of Australia's Federation (1985).
