Writing
Evan Hunter
1926-2005
Known for The Birds, High and Low, Columbo.
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Born10/15/1926
Died07/06/2005
AgeDied at 78
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, USA
DepartmentWriting
Also known asEd McBain, John Abbott, Curt Cannon, Hunt Collins, Ezra Hannon, Richard Marsten, Salvatore Albert Lombino
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.
