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Ruth Orkin

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Born September 3, 1921 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Died January 16, 1985

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Biography

Ruth Orkin was an American photographer, photojournalist, and filmmaker, with ties to New York City and Hollywood. 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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Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Story · 1954 · nominated

Filmography2 titles

Little Fugitive

1953as Woman on beach (uncredited)

Lovers and Lollipops

1956Director, Editor, Producer, Writer