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Louis "Jolly" West

Oct 06, 1924 - Jan 02, 1999 (74 years old) in Brooklyn, New York, USA

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.

Known For

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Chaos: The Manson Murders
Self (archive footage)
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The Sleep Files: Altered States
Self (as Dr Louis 'Jolly' West)

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