Evan Hunter
Biography
Evan Hunter works in writing. Born October 15, 1926 in New York City, New York, USA. Died July 6, 2005. Archytele tracks 47 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
47 titles- Highest 2 Lowest (2025) Novel
- Short cuts: The Birds (2022) Original Film Writer
- I Am Alfred Hitchcock (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- The Chronology Protection Case (2013)
- High and Low (2007) Novel
- Three Blind Mice (2001) Novel
- All About 'The Birds' (2000) as Self
- The Trouble with 'Marnie' (2000) as Self
- Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Ice (1996) Novel
- Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning (1995) Novel
- Fallen Angels (1993) Story
- Method of Murder (1993) Novel
- Waga Machi (1992) Novel
- Brokovnice (1992) Novel
- Skládačka (1991) Short Story
- Wogan (1982) as Self (Ed McBain)
- Lonely Heart (1981) Novel
- Panenka (1981) Novel
- The Legend of Walks Far Woman (1980) Writer
- The Chisholms (1979) Writer
- Walk Proud (1979) Writer
- Blood Relatives (1978) Novel
- Inkaar (1977) Original Story
- Fuzz (1972) Screenplay
- Fuzz (1972) Novel
- Every Little Crook and Nanny (1972) Novel
- Easy Money (1972) Writer
- Columbo (1971) Writer
- Without Apparent Motive (1971) Novel
- Le Cri du cormoran, le soir au-dessus des jonques (1971) Novel
- Last Summer (1969) Novel
- Ironside (1967) Writer
- Mister Buddwing (1966) Novel
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) Writer
- High and Low (1963) Novel
- The Birds (1963) Screenplay
- Chicken Soup (1963) Novel
- The Young Savages (1961) Novel
- Strangers When We Meet (1960) Screenplay
- Strangers When We Meet (1960) Novel
- The Pusher (1960) Novel
- Cop Hater (1958) Novel
- The Mugger (1958) Novel
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Writer
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Story
- Blackboard Jungle (1955) Novel
- The Birds Original Film Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Evan Hunter best known for?
Evan Hunter is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Highest 2 Lowest (2025), The Magic Crown (1989), Battle Spirits: Strongest Galaxy Ultimate Zero (2013), Fallen Angels (1993).
When and where was Evan Hunter born?
Evan Hunter was born on October 15, 1926 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on July 6, 2005.
How many credits does Evan Hunter have?
Evan Hunter has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2025.
What is Evan Hunter's background in cinema and television?
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 BIRD...