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Ruth Orkin
Director 1921 - 1985

Ruth Orkin

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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... Read full bio →

Director Information

Full Name

Ruth Orkin

Known For

Directing

Birthday

September 3rd, 1921 00:00

Place of Birth

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Died

January 16th, 1985 00:00 (aged 63)

TMDB ID

1072338

IMDb ID

nm0649907

Films Directed

2

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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