Mae West American Actress Born 1893 in Brooklyn
Mae West · playwright and television actor · American
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Biography
Mae West (1893–1980) was an American actress from Brooklyn. Her death was on 22 November 1980, at the age of 87. Among the titles she was known for are Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) and The Love Goddesses (1965).
She appears in Night After Night (1932), the earliest title among her listed credits. She had 16 films on record from 1932 to 1978. Sextette (1978) is the final credit listed before her death. The records also name her as writer on 8 titles, including Sextette.
On the music side, 4 albums are listed, such as Great Balls of Fire (1972). Record labels on file include Decca.
The award on record is star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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 |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Guido Deiro (1914 to 1920).
Mae West Photos
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 is Mae West known for?
Mae West was known for Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) and The Love Goddesses (1965).
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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