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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.
1. Profile
- 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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / dancer / autobiographer / film actor / model
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Louise Brooks born?
November 14, 1906 – August 8, 1985.
Where is Louise Brooks from?
Louise Brooks is from Cherryvale, Kansas, United States.
What does Louise Brooks do?
Louise Brooks works as actor, dancer, autobiographer, film actor, model.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.