Mae West
American actress, singer, screenwriter, and writer (1893–1980)
1893 — 1980
Quick Facts
Profession
American actress, singer, screenwriter, and writer (1893–1980)
Born
August 17, 1893
Died
1980 (age ~87)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, screenwriter, writer
United StatesBorn in BrooklynDied in Los Angeles
1893
Born in Brooklyn (1893-08-17)
1980
Died in Los Angeles
About
Mary Jane "Mae" West was an American actress, singer, comedian, screenwriter, and playwright whose career spanned more than seven decades. Recognized as a prominent sex symbol of her time, she was known for portraying sexually confident characters and for her use of double entendres, often delivering her lines in a distinctive contralto voice. West began performing in vaudeville and on stage in New York City before moving on to film in Los Angeles.
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Who is Mae West?+
Mary Jane "Mae" West was an American actress, singer, comedian, screenwriter, and playwright whose career spanned more than seven decades. Recognized as a prominent sex symbol of her time, she was known for portraying sexually confident characters and for her use of double entendres, often deliverin
What does the name Mae mean?+
The name Mae means "Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).". It is of English origin.
When was Mae West born?+
Mae West was born on August 17, 1893.
When did Mae West die?+
Mae West died in 1980, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).
The name Mae is of English origin, meaning "Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Mae
Mae — August 17, 1893
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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