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Personal Info

Gender

Female

Birthday

1921-09-03 (103 years old)

Place of Birth

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Ruth Orkin

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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Known For

Acting

1962

The Dog Lover as (cameo)

1953

Little Fugitive as Woman on beach (uncredited)

Directing

1956

1953

Little Fugitive as Director

Writing

1956

1953

Editing

1956

1953

Little Fugitive as Editor

Production

1956