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Evan Hunter

Writing

1.5 Popularity Oct 15, 1926 (78 years old) New York City, New York, USA

Evan Hunter (né Salvatore Albert Lombino; known as Ed McBain until 1952; October 15, 1926 - July 6, 2005) 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 sc...

Biography

Evan Hunter (né Salvatore Albert Lombino; known as Ed McBain until 1952; October 15, 1926 - July 6, 2005) 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 46

2025
Highest 2 Lowest Movie

Novel

2022
Short cuts: The Birds Movie

Original Film Writer

2021
2007
High and Low Movie

Novel

2001
Three Blind Mice Movie

Novel

2000
2000
1993
1992
Waga Machi TV

Novel

1982
Wogan TV

as Self (Ed McBain)

1981
Lonely Heart Movie

Novel

1981
Panenka Movie

Novel

1979
Walk Proud Movie

Writer

1979
The Chisholms TV

Writer

1978
Blood Relatives Movie

Novel

1977
Inkaar Movie

Original Story

Photos 1

Evan Hunter Photo

Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Male
Birthday October 15, 1926 (78 years old)
Died July 06, 2005
Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As Ed McBain, John Abbott, Curt Cannon and 4 more
Years Active 1955 - 2025
Popularity 1.5
Career Stats
46 Total Credits
4 Movie Roles
1 TV Roles
1 Photos