
Ruth Orkin
Known for
Directing
Born
September 3, 1921
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Died
January 16, 1985 (aged 63)
Biography
Ruth Orkin (September 3, 1921 – January 16, 1985) was an American photographer, photojournalist, and filmmaker, with ties to New York City and Hollywood. Best known for her photograph An American Girl in Italy (1951), she photographed many celebrities and personalities including Lauren Bacall, Doris Day, Ava Gardner, Tennessee Williams, Marlon Brando, and Alfred Hitchcock.
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Best known work
Filmography
1962
The Dog Loveras (cameo)
1956
Lovers and LollipopsDirector, Producer, Editor, Writer
1953
Little Fugitiveas Woman on beach (uncredited), Director, Writer, Editor, Story


