Ruth Orkin was an American photojournalist, photographer and director. She is known for photographing many celebrities, New York City and classical musicians as well as many other subjects. Celebrities she has photographed include Lauren Bacall, Doris Day, Ava Gardner, Tennessee Williams, Marlon Brando and Alfred Hitchcock, among others. She was also a director making among others the award winning film Little Fugitive, in 1952 with her husband, Morris Engel.