Ruth Orkin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ruth Orkin

American photographer and filmmaker

Date of Birth: 03-Sep-1921

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 16-Jan-1985

Profession: screenwriter, photographer, cinematographer, film director, film producer, film editor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

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.