7.5
Movie
Writing
Evan Hunter
- Born
- Died
- (aged 78)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 44 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.5
Movie
8.4
Movie
High and Low
8.1
TV
Columbo
5.5
Movie
Highest 2 Lowest
7.8
TV
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
6.9
Movie
Blackboard Jungle
5.9
Movie
Without Apparent Motive
6.8
TV
Ironside
5.5
Movie
Fuzz
6.2
Movie
Last Summer
6.4
Movie
Strangers When We Meet
6.5
Movie
The Young Savages
5.9
Movie
Le Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonques
5.7
Movie
Blood Relatives
5.9
Movie
Cop Hater
6.1
Movie
Mister Buddwing
6.6
TV
Fallen Angels
4.8
Movie
The Legend of Walks Far Woman
Acting credits 5
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | I Am Alfred Hitchcock Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2013 | The Chronology Protection Case Film | |
| 2000 | The Trouble with 'Marnie' Film | Self |
| 2000 | All About 'The Birds' Film | Self |
| 1982 | Wogan TV | Self (Ed McBain) (1 ep) |
Crew credits 39
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Birds Film | Original Film Writer |
| 2025 | Highest 2 Lowest Film | Novel |
| 2022 | Short cuts: The Birds Film | Original Film Writer |
| 2007 | High and Low Film | Novel |
| 2001 | Three Blind Mice Film | Novel |
| 1996 | Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Ice Film | Novel |
| 1995 | Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning Film | Novel |
| 1993 | Fallen Angels TV | Story (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Method of Murder Film | Novel |
| 1992 | Waga Machi TV | Novel (10 ep) |
| 1992 | Brokovnice Film | Novel |
| 1991 | Skládačka Film | Short Story |
| 1981 | Lonely Heart Film | Novel |
| 1981 | Panenka Film | Novel |
| 1980 | The Legend of Walks Far Woman Film | Writer |
| 1979 | Walk Proud Film | Writer |
| 1979 | The Chisholms TV | Writer (5 ep) |
| 1978 | Blood Relatives Film | Novel |
| 1977 | Inkaar Film | Original Story |
| 1972 | Fuzz Film | Screenplay, Novel |
| 1972 | Every Little Crook and Nanny Film | Novel |
| 1972 | Easy Money Film | Writer |
| 1971 | Without Apparent Motive Film | Novel |
| 1971 | Columbo TV | Writer (2 ep) |
| 1971 | Le Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonques Film | Novel |
| 1969 | Last Summer Film | Novel |
| 1967 | Ironside TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1966 | Mister Buddwing Film | Novel |
| 1963 | Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1963 | Chicken Soup Film | Novel |
| 1963 | The Birds Film | Screenplay |
| 1963 | High and Low Film | Novel |
| 1961 | The Young Savages Film | Novel |
| 1960 | Strangers When We Meet Film | Screenplay, Novel |
| 1960 | The Pusher Film | Novel |
| 1958 | The Mugger Film | Novel |
| 1958 | Cop Hater Film | Novel |
| 1955 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV | Writer, Story (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Blackboard Jungle Film | Novel |