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Mae West

Aug 16, 1893 - Nov 22, 1980 (87 years old) in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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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 greatest female stars of all time. One of the more controversial movie stars of her day, West encountered many problems including censorship. When her cinematic career ended, she continued to perform on stage, in Las Vegas, in the United Kingdom, on radio and television, and recorded rock and roll albums. She used the alias Jane Mast early in her career.

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Known For

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Intimate Portrait
Self (archive footage)
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American Masters
Self (archive footage)
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Mister Ed
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The Oscars
Self
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Hollywood Uncensored
Self (archive footage)
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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
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Myra Breckinridge
Leticia Van Allen
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Sextette
Marlo Manners
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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
Self (archive footage)

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