Mae West

Mae 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 ... More

Date of birth:

  • Aug 17, 1893

Date of death:

  • Nov 22, 1980 (age 87 years)

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Height:

  • 1.524 m (5 ft )

Also known as:

  • Mary Jane West,
  • West, Mae,
  • "The Statue of Libido",
  • "Queen of the World"
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Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 15
  • 1999
  • Top Female Legends

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars of 1999

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