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Ruth Orkin(1921-1985)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Actress
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Ruth Orkin
Ruth Orkin was born on 3 September 1921 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She was a writer and director, known for Le Petit Fugitif (1953), Lovers and Lollipops (1956) and Tout peut arriver (2003). She was married to Morris Engel. She died on 16 January 1985 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornSeptember 3, 1921
DiedJanuary 16, 1985(63)
BornSeptember 3, 1921
DiedJanuary 16, 1985(63)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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Known for

Richie Andrusco in Le Petit Fugitif (1953)
Le Petit Fugitif
7.5
  • Writer
  • 1953
Lori March and Gerald S. O'Loughlin in Lovers and Lollipops (1956)
Lovers and Lollipops
7.0
  • Writer
  • 1956
Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton in Tout peut arriver (2003)
Tout peut arriver
6.7
  • Art Department
  • 2003
Nicolas Salgado and David Castro in Little Fugitive (2006)
Little Fugitive
5.6
  • Writer
  • 2006

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Writer



  • Nicolas Salgado and David Castro in Little Fugitive (2006)
    Little Fugitive
    5.6
    • based on: the film, Little Fugitive by
    • 2006
  • Lori March and Gerald S. O'Loughlin in Lovers and Lollipops (1956)
    Lovers and Lollipops
    7.0
    • Writer
    • 1956
  • Richie Andrusco in Le Petit Fugitif (1953)
    Le Petit Fugitif
    7.5
    • written by
    • 1953

Director



  • Lori March and Gerald S. O'Loughlin in Lovers and Lollipops (1956)
    Lovers and Lollipops
    7.0
    • Director
    • 1956
  • Richie Andrusco in Le Petit Fugitif (1953)
    Le Petit Fugitif
    7.5
    • Director
    • 1953

Actress



  • The Dog Lover
    6.6
    Short
    • (cameo)
    • 1962
  • Richie Andrusco in Le Petit Fugitif (1953)
    Le Petit Fugitif
    7.5
    • Woman on Beach (uncredited)
    • 1953

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Ruth Orkin Photo Archive
  • Born
    • September 3, 1921
    • Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • January 16, 1985
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Morris Engel1952 - January 16, 1985 (her death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Mary Engel
  • Other works
    producer, film editor
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Daughter of Silent Film actress Mary Ruby.

FAQ

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  • When did Ruth Orkin die?
    January 16, 1985
  • How old was Ruth Orkin when she died?
    63 years old
  • Where did Ruth Orkin die?
    New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Ruth Orkin born?
    September 3, 1921
  • Where was Ruth Orkin born?
    Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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