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Evan Hunter
Also known as: Ed McBain, John Abbott, Curt Cannon, Hunt Collins
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Birthday
October 15, 1926
Day of Death
July 6, 2005
Age at Death
78 years old
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Popularity Score
0.5
Filmography
Highest 2 Lowest
Novel
2025Movie
Short cuts: The Birds
Original Film Writer
2022Movie
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
Self (archive footage)
2021Movie
The Chronology Protection Case
2013Movie
High and Low
Novel
2007Movie
Three Blind Mice
Novel
2001Movie
The Trouble with 'Marnie'
Self
2000Movie
All About 'The Birds'
Self
2000Movie
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Ice
Novel
1996Movie
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
Novel
1995Movie
Method of Murder
Novel
1993Movie
Fallen Angels
Story
1993TV
Brokovnice
Novel
1992Movie
Waga Machi
Novel
1992TV
Skládačka
Short Story
1991Movie
Wogan
Self (Ed McBain)
1982TV
Panenka
Novel
1981Movie
Lonely Heart
Novel
1981Movie
The Legend of Walks Far Woman
Writer
1980Movie
Walk Proud
Writer
1979Movie
The Chisholms
Writer
1979TV
Blood Relatives
Novel
1978Movie
Inkaar
Original Story
1977Movie
Fuzz
Novel
1972Movie
Fuzz
Screenplay
1972Movie
Every Little Crook and Nanny
Novel
1972Movie
Easy Money
Writer
1972Movie
Without Apparent Motive
Novel
1971Movie
Le Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonques
Novel
1971Movie
Columbo
Writer
1971TV
Last Summer
Novel
1969Movie
Ironside
Writer
1967TV
Mister Buddwing
Novel
1966Movie
The Birds
Screenplay
1963Movie
High and Low
Novel
1963Movie
Chicken Soup
Novel
1963Movie
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Writer
1963TV
The Young Savages
Novel
1961Movie
The Pusher
Novel
1960Movie
Strangers When We Meet
Novel
1960Movie
Strangers When We Meet
Screenplay
1960Movie
Cop Hater
Novel
1958Movie
The Mugger
Novel
1958Movie
Blackboard Jungle
Novel
1955Movie
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Writer
1955TV
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Story
1955TV
The Birds
Original Film Writer
—Movie