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 (2,836 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 was born on August 17, 1893[3].
- Mae West died on November 22, 1980[5].
- Mae West is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery[12].
- Among Mae West's spouses was Guido Deiro[13].
- Mae West held citizenship in United States[14].
- English was Mae West's native language[15].
- Mae West's professions included playwright[6].
- Mae West's professions included television actor[7].
- Mae West worked as a film actor[8].
- Mae West's professions included screenwriter[9].
- Mae West worked as a singer[10].
- Mae West's professions included writer[16].
- Mae West received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
- Mae West is recorded as female[18].
- Mae West's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Mae West's record label is recorded as Decca[20].
- Mae West's Commons category is recorded as Mae West[21].
- Mae West's voice type is recorded as contralto[22].
- The cause of death was stroke[23].
- Mae West's family name is recorded as West[24].
- Mae West's given name is recorded as Mae[25].
- Mae West's pseudonym is recorded as Jane Mast[26].
- Mae West's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Mae West[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Brooklyn[2], Mae West… she was born on August 17, 1893[3]. English was her native language[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], singer[10], and writer[16].
Recognition
Mae West received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
Personal Life
Mae West was married to Guido Deiro[13].
Death and Burial
Mae West died on November 22, 1980[5]. She passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was stroke[23]. She is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Mae West include Mae West Lips Sofa[28], a work of art[29], founded in 1938[30] and she[31], a sculpture[32], in Germany[33], founded in 2011[34].
Why It Matters
Mae West ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,836 views/month, #5,048 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
She has been cited as an influence by Madonna[37], a singer[38], b. 1958[39], of United States[40], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Music Film[41], specialised in music industry[42]; Amanda Lear[43], a painter[44], b. 1939[45], of France[46], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[47]; and Caroline Loeb[48], a singer[49], b. 1955[50], of France[51].
Entities named for her include Mae West Lips Sofa[28], a work of art[29], founded in 1938[30] and she[31], a sculpture[32], in Germany[33], founded in 2011[34].
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[13].
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[17].
Who did Mae West influence?
Mae West has been cited as an influence by Madonna[37], Amanda Lear[43], and Caroline Loeb[48].