Biography
Mae West was born on 17 August 1893 in Brooklyn. She was an American actress and singer. The date of her death is 22 November 1980; She was 87. The recorded cause of death is stroke. On screen, she worked on Sextette (1978) and Myra Breckinridge (1970).
Career
Her screen career on record begins in 1932 with Night After Night. The 1930s brought She Done Him Wrong (1933) and I'm No Angel (1933). Her 1940s credits include My Little Chickadee (1940) and The Heat's On (1943).
Mae West’s credits add up to 16 films from 1932 to 1978. Behind the camera, she is listed as writer on 8 titles, including Klondike Annie. Cary Grant appears in two of her listed titles.
The records also show 4 albums, for example Great Balls of Fire (1972). The label on record is Decca.
Recognition
Mae West received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Guido Deiro (1914 to 1920).
Filmography
16 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Sextette | Writer | Film |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Film | |
| 1970 | Myra Breckinridge | Film | |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | Film | |
| 1963 | Hollywood Without Make-Up | Film | |
| 1943 | The Heat's On | Film | |
| 1940 | My Little Chickadee | Writer | Film |
| 1937 | Every Day's a Holiday | Writer | Film |
| 1936 | Go West, Young Man | Writer | Film |
| 1936 | Klondike Annie | Writer | Film |
| 1935 | Goin' to Town | Writer | Film |
| 1935 | The Fashion Side of Hollywood | Film | |
| 1934 | Belle of the Nineties | Writer | Film |
| 1933 | I'm No Angel | Writer | Film |
| 1933 | She Done Him Wrong | Film |
Show all 16 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Night After Night | Film |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Discography
4 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Great Balls of Fire | Album |
| 1966 | Way Out West | Album |
| 1956 | The Fabulous Mae West | Album |
| Wild Christmas | Album |
Mae West Photos
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Photo: Vintage Fan 5678 · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Richard M. Mersky for Mimical Productions, legally acquired at company's dissolution by Lars Jacob Prod · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Los Angeles Daily News · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: New York World-Telegram and the Sun staff photographer · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Los Angeles Times · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How old was Mae West at the time of death?
Mae West died on 22 November 1980 at the age of 87. She was born on 17 August 1893.
What was Mae West’s cause of death?
According to Wikidata, Mae West died on 22 November 1980; the recorded cause of death is stroke.
What is Mae West’s nationality?
Mae West was American, born in Brooklyn.
Who was Mae West married to?
Mae West’s marriages on record are to Guido Deiro (1914 to 1920).
Has Mae West won any awards?
Yes. Mae West won star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q202878), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Paramount Pictures · Public domain
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