Ruth Orkin
American photographer and filmmaker (1921-1985) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 63
Ruth Orkin was an American photographer, photojournalist, and filmmaker, with ties to New York City and Hollywood.
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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.
