Mae West
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Mae West (born Mary Jane West; August 17, 1893 – November 22, 1980) was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter and sex symbol whose entertainment career spanned seven decades. Known for her bawdy double entendres, West made a name for herself in vaudeville and on the stage in New York before moving to Hollywood to become a comedienne, actress and writer in the motion picture industry. In consideration of her contributions to American cinema, the American Film Institute named West 15th among the gr…
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
46
Total TV Shows Credited
4
Gender
Female
Place of birth
Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Birthdate
August 16, 1893
Death Date
November 22o 1980
Also known as
Mary Jane West