Louis "Jolly" West

Acting

Born October 6, 1924 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died January 2, 1999

Also known as Louis Jolyon "Jolly" West · Louis "Jolly" West · Louis J. West

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.

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Chaos: The Manson Murders

2025as Self (archive footage)