Louise Brooks

Movie Actress

Birthday November 14, 1906

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Cherryvale, KS

DEATH DATE Aug 8, 1985 (78)

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About

She gained fame for playing the lead in the 1929 films Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl. She also appeared in the 1930 film Prix de Beauté.

Before Fame

She was a talented pianist and dancer who joined a modern dance company based in Los Angeles.

Trivia

She became a respected film writer in her own right after her retirement from acting, publishing her own collection, Lulu, in Hollywood, in 1982.

Family Life

Her sexuality was much speculated-on due to her admission that she had several dalliances with women, including actress Greta Garbo.

Associated With

Her last film was 1938's Overland Stage riders co-starring John Wayne.