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Louise Brooks was born in Cherryvale, Kansas, United States on November 14, 1906. Louise Brooks was a dancer, autobiographer and film actor. Death is recorded on August 8, 1985, at the age of 78.
My Take
Louise Brooks captivates me because she did not chase fashion; she became it. Born in Cherryvale, Kansas, in 1906, she rose from dancer to film actress and, late in life, a sharp autobiographer. That immaculate black bob made her the enduring icon of flapper culture, an image so potent it still jolts viewers a century later. What strikes me is how a relatively short prime can outlast the careers of people who worked for decades. Even after her death in 1985, a single photograph carries the whole electricity of an era. Few performers ever earn the word timeless; Brooks unmistakably does.
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- Name (English)
- Louise Brooks
- Name (Japanese)
- ルイーズ・ブルックス
- Reading
- るいーず・ぶるっくす
- Born
- November 14, 1906 – August 8, 1985
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Horse
- Origin
- Cherryvale, Kansas, United States
- Occupation
- actor / dancer / autobiographer / film actor / model
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Louise Brooks born?
Born November 14, 1906.
When did Louise Brooks die?
Died August 8, 1985, aged 78.
Where was Louise Brooks from?
Louise Brooks was from Cherryvale, Kansas, United States.
What did Louise Brooks do?
Louise Brooks worked as actor, dancer, autobiographer, film actor, model.
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