Ruth Orkin | |
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| Born | September 3, 1921 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 16, 1985 (aged 63) New York City |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Photojournalism at Los Angeles City College |
| Known for | Photography, filmmaking |
| Notable work | American Girl in Italy (1951), Little Fugitive (1952), Lovers and Lollipops (1955) |
| Spouse | Morris Engel |
| Website | Ruth Orkin Photo Archive |
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.[1]