Evan Hunter

Gender: Male

Birthday: 1926-10-15 - 2005-07-06

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As: Ed 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.