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Evan Hunter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 15, 1926 |
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| Died | July 06, 2005 (age 78) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Evan Hunter's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Crime novels (notably the 87th Precinct series as Ed McBain), and the screenplay for Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds'. |
Intro
Evan Hunter was an acclaimed American author and screenwriter, best known for his crime fiction and for writing under the pen name Ed McBain.
Early Life & Background
Evan Hunter was born Salvatore Albert Lombino in New York City. He legally changed his name to Evan Hunter in 1952. Hunter attended Hunter College and briefly taught high school before embarking on his writing career.
Career Highlights
- Created and wrote the influential '87th Precinct' police procedural novel series under the pen name Ed McBain.
- Wrote the novel 'The Blackboard Jungle' (1954), which inspired the successful film adaptation.
- Penned the screenplay for Alfred Hitchcock's film 'The Birds' (1963).
- Published numerous novels under multiple pen names, solidifying his reputation in crime and mystery fiction.
Trivia
- Legally changed his name from Salvatore Lombino to Evan Hunter in 1952.
- Simultaneously maintained parallel careers under multiple pen names, most famously Ed McBain.
- Was nominated for several Edgar Awards and received the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America in 1986.
- His work was highly influential in defining the police procedural genre.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Evan Hunter born?
Evan Hunter was born the 15 October 1926.
Where is Evan Hunter from?
New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 15th, 1926, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 15, 1926, Ignaz Seipel formed a new government as Chancellor of Austria, succeeding Rudolf Ramek. Seipel had previously served as Chancellor from 1922 to 1924 and was reappointed following Ramek's resignation.
- Day of the week: October 15th, 1926 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Looking at the World Thro' Rose-Colored Glasses by Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians
- Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice
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