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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- writer / screenwriter / novelist / autobiographer / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- San Diego High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita%20Loos
Frequently asked questions
When was Anita Loos born?
April 26, 1889 – August 18, 1981.
Where is Anita Loos from?
Anita Loos is from Mount Shasta, California, United States.
What does Anita Loos do?
Anita Loos works as writer, screenwriter, novelist, autobiographer, film actor.
What is Anita Loos known for?
Notable works include Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.