Mae West
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Mae West
Summary
Mae West is a human[1]. She was born in Brooklyn[2]. She was born on August 17, 1893[3]. She passed away in Los Angeles[4]. She died on November 22, 1980[5]. She worked as a playwright[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], and singer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,140 views/month, #5,048 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Mae West's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
- Mae West died in Los Angeles[4].
- Mae West died in Hollywood[12].
- Mae West was born on August 17, 1893[3].
- Mae West died on November 22, 1980[5].
- Burial took place at Cypress Hills Cemetery[13].
- Mae West was married to Guido Deiro[14].
- Mae West held citizenship in United States[15].
- English was Mae West's native language[16].
- Mae West's professions included playwright[6].
- Mae West worked as a television actor[7].
- Mae West's professions included film actor[8].
- Mae West worked as a screenwriter[9].
- Mae West's professions included singer[10].
- Mae West worked as a writer[17].
- Mae West received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
- Mae West is recorded as female[19].
- Mae West's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Mae West's record label is recorded as Decca[21].
- Mae West's Commons category is recorded as Mae West[22].
- Mae West's voice type is recorded as contralto[23].
- The cause of death was stroke[24].
- Mae West's family name is recorded as West[25].
- Mae West's given name is recorded as Mae[26].
- Mae West's pseudonym is recorded as Jane Mast[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Brooklyn[2], Mae West… she was born on August 17, 1893[3]. English was her native language[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], singer[10], and writer[17].
Recognition
Mae West received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
Personal Life
Mae West was married to Guido Deiro[14].
Death and Burial
Mae West died on November 22, 1980[5]. Recorded place of death include Los Angeles[4], a charter city[28], in United States[29], founded in 1781[30] and Hollywood[12], a neighborhood[31], in United States[32]. The cause of death was stroke[24]. She is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Mae West include Mae West Lips Sofa[33], a work of art[34], founded in 1938[35] and she[36], a sculpture[37], in Germany[38], founded in 2011[39].
Why It Matters
Mae West ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,140 views/month, #5,048 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
She has been cited as an influence by Madonna[42], a singer[43], b. 1958[44], of United States[45], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Music Film[46], specialised in music industry[47]; Amanda Lear[48], a painter[49], b. 1939[50], of France[51], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[52]; and Caroline Loeb[53], a singer[54], b. 1955[55], of France[56].
Entities named for her include Mae West Lips Sofa[33], a work of art[34], founded in 1938[35] and she[36], a sculpture[37], in Germany[38], founded in 2011[39].
FAQs
Where was Mae West born?
Mae West was born in Brooklyn[2].
Where did Mae West die?
Mae West died in Los Angeles[4].
Who was Mae West married to?
Mae West's spouses include Guido Deiro[14].
What did Mae West do for work?
Mae West worked as playwright[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], and singer[10].
What awards did Mae West receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
Who did Mae West influence?
Mae West has been cited as an influence by Madonna[42], Amanda Lear[48], and Caroline Loeb[53].