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Anita Loos was listed as a writer, screenwriter and novelist. Anita Loos was born on April 26, 1889 in Mount Shasta, California, United States. Death is recorded on August 18, 1981, at the age of 92. Schooling on record includes San Diego High School. Notable works include Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
My Take
Anita Loos is a writer I find genuinely thrilling. Becoming Hollywood's first female staff screenwriter in 1912, at the very dawn of cinema, meant carving a profession out of nothing for women who came after her. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes still crackles with wit; her satire has aged remarkably well, which is the surest sign of a sharp mind. Screenwriter, novelist, playwright, actress, autobiographer, she wore many hats and wore them all with style. That she kept writing into her nineties only deepens my respect. Loos is exactly the kind of clever, self-made pioneer I love to champion.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anita Loos
- Name (Japanese)
- アニタ・ルース
- Reading
- あにた・るーす
- Born
- April 26, 1889 – August 18, 1981
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- Mount Shasta, California, United States
- Occupation
- writer / screenwriter / novelist / autobiographer / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- San Diego High School
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita%20Loos
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q272088
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anita Loos born?
Born April 26, 1889.
When did Anita Loos die?
Died August 18, 1981, aged 92.
Where was Anita Loos from?
Anita Loos was from Mount Shasta, California, United States.
What did Anita Loos do?
Anita Loos worked as writer, screenwriter, novelist, autobiographer, film actor.
What was Anita Loos known for?
Notable works include Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
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