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Mae West

American actress, singer, screenwriter, and writer (1893–1980)

  • Fame71.7
  • Momentum3.8
  • Wikipedia60.9K
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Lived 1893–1980, aged 87United States
United StatesUnited StatesActorsActor
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    80 languages
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  • Era
    1893–1980
    Aged 87
  • Known for
    She Done Him Wrong
    1933
Summary
Updated 2026-09-07

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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  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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71.7
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Momentum3.8
Historical26.2
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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