Ruth Orkin

Directing · 1921–1985 · 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 including Lauren Bacall, Doris Day, Ava Gardner, Tennessee Williams, Marlon Brando, and Alfred Hitchcock.

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Known for

6.9

Little Fugitive

1953 · Director

6.2

Lovers and Lollipops

1956 · Director

Directed

6.2

Lovers and Lollipops

1956 · Director

6.9

Little Fugitive

1953 · Director

Acting

10.0

The Dog Lover

1962 · (cameo)

6.9

Little Fugitive

1953 · Woman on beach (uncredited)