Ruth Orkin
Directing
- Born
- September 3, 1921 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Died
- January 16, 1985 (age 63)
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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Known for
Behind the camera2
- 1956Lovers and Lollipops Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
- 1953Little Fugitive Director, Writer, Editor, Story
Acting2
- 1962The Dog Lover as (cameo)
- 1953Little Fugitive as Woman on beach (uncredited)