Directing
Ruth Orkin
1921-1985
Known for Little Fugitive, Lovers and Lollipops.
1
linked movie credits shown
Born09/03/1921
Died01/16/1985
AgeDied at 63
BirthplaceBoston, Massachusetts, USA
DepartmentDirecting
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.
