Actor

Louis "Jolly" West

Acting

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Acting credits

Early stage

Smaller on-screen catalog so far.

TMDB popularity

0.7

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Movies: 2Series: 0

TMDB ID: 4739570

Known for: Acting

Born: October 6, 1924

Died: January 2, 1999

Age: 74

Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1998 - 2025

Years active: 28

Average TMDB rating: 6.21

Also known as

Louis Jolyon "Jolly" West • Louis "Jolly" West • Louis J. West • Jolly West • Dr. Louis "Jolly" West • Louis Jolyon West

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Biography

Louis Jolyon "Jolly" West was an American psychiatrist who was a longtime consultant and contractor for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). West worked in the United States Air Force as a medical officer. He pioneered research into brainwashing techniques employed against American prisoners of war by their captors.

Movies

Movie credits linked with Louis "Jolly" West.

6.2

Chaos: The Manson Murders

as Self (archive footage)

2025 Movie

The Sleep Files: Altered States

as Self (as Dr Louis 'Jolly' West)

1998 Movie