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Evan Hunter

Known for: Writing

Biography: 1926-10-15

Deathday: 2005-07-06 (78 years old)

Biography

Evan Hunter (né Salvatore Albert Lombino; known as Ed McBain until 1952) was an American author and screenwriter. He also used the pen names John Abbott, Curt Cannon, Hunt Collins, Ezra Hannon, and Richard Marsten, amongst others. He is best known for writing the screenplay for THE BIRDS (1963) dir. Alfred Hitchcock.

Filmography

all 43

Movies 34

Writer 31

TV Shows 9

self 4

Screenplay 2

Original Film Writer

Evan Hunter

Biography

Filmography

all 43

Movies 34

Writer 31

TV Shows 9

self 4

Screenplay 2

Short cuts: The Birds (2022)

I Am Alfred Hitchcock (2021)

The Chronology Protection Case (2013)

High and Low (2007)

Three Blind Mice (2001)

The Trouble with 'Marnie' (2000)

All About 'The Birds' (2000)

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave (1997)

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Ice (1996)

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning (1995)

Fallen Angels (1993)

Waga Machi (1992)

Wogan (1982)

Lonely Heart (1981)

Panenka (1981)

The Legend of Walks Far Woman (1980)

Walk Proud (1979)

The Chisholms (1979)

Blood Relatives (1978)

Fuzz (1972)

Every Little Crook and Nanny (1972)

Easy Money (1972)

Columbo (1971)

Without Apparent Motive (1971)

Le Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonques (1971)

Last Summer (1969)

Deadlock (1967)

Ironside (1967)

Mister Buddwing (1966)

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)

Chicken Soup (1963)

The Birds (1963)

High and Low (1963)

87th Precinct (1961)

The Young Savages (1961)

Strangers When We Meet (1960)

The Pusher (1960)

The Mugger (1958)

Cop Hater (1958)

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

Blackboard Jungle (1955)

The Birds

High and Low

Information

Known ForWriting

GenderMale

Birthday1926-10-15

Deathday2005-07-06 (78 years old)

Birth PlaceNew York City, United States

CitizenshipsUnited States

ResidencesNew York · The Bronx, United States of America

Also Known AsEd McBain, John Abbott, Curt Cannon, Hunt Collins, Ezra Hannon, Richard Marsten, Salvatore Albert Lombino

AwardsThe Grand Master, Riverton International Honour Prize, Cartier Diamond Dagger

Credited with

Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1926-10-15

Deathday
2005-07-06 (78 years old)

Birth Place
New York City, United States

Citizenships
United States

Residences
New York · The Bronx, United States of America

Also Known As
Ed McBain, John Abbott, Curt Cannon, Hunt Collins, Ezra Hannon, Richard Marsten, Salvatore Albert Lombino

Awards
The Grand Master, Riverton International Honour Prize, Cartier Diamond Dagger