| First Name |
Mary
|
| Middle Name |
Jane
|
| Last Name |
West
|
| Full Name at Birth |
Mary Jane West
|
| Alternative Name |
Mae West, Mary Jane West
|
| Birthday |
17th August, 1893
|
| Birthplace |
Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, New York USA
|
| Died |
22nd November, 1980
|
| Place of Death |
Hollywood, California
|
| Cause of Death |
Stroke
|
| Height |
5' 0" (152 cm)
|
| Weight |
124lbs (56 kg)
|
| Build |
Voluptuous
|
| Eye Color |
Blue
|
| Hair Color |
Dyed Blonde
|
| Distinctive Feature |
Strong NY accent, Sharp tongued remarks, Sexuality that was often 'daring' in the early film industry, Platinum blonde hair, Hourglass figure
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Religion |
Protestant
|
| Ethnicity |
White
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| High School |
Erasmus Hall High School
|
| University |
Http://www.Allaboutmae.Com/
|
| Occupation Text |
Actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, comedian, author, investor
|
| Occupation |
Actress
|
| Claim to Fame |
Diamond Lil
|
| Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz, Stage & Screen, Non-Music, Pop, Rock
|
| Music Genre |
Vocal
|
| Year(s) Active |
1933-1972, 1907–1980, 1907–1978
|
| Music Style |
Pop/Rock, Traditional Pop, Tin Pan Alley Pop, Vaudeville, Celebrity
|
| Music Mood |
Theatrical, Exuberant, Provocative, Carefree, Whimsical, Sensual, Irreverent, Aggressive, Rousing, Street-Smart, Rollicking, Boisterous, Raucous, Energetic
|
| Instrument |
Vocals
|
| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Voice
|
| Record Label |
Mezzotone, Decca, Tower, Dagonet Records, 20th Century Fox Records, MCA Records, Plaza Records, Brunswick, Monogram, Regal Zonophone, Proscenium, Harmony
|
| Associated Acts |
Joseph Chernivasky Orchestra, Lenny Marvin Orchestra, Ernie Held's Orchestra, Sy Oliver & Orchestra, Victor Young And His Orchestra, The Mike Curb Congregation, Somebody's Chyldren, The Hot Rockers, George Stoll, Xavier Cugat, Leo Shuken, Duke Ellington & His Orchestra, Timothy Dalton, Tito Coral, Grasshoppers, Don Ameche, Robert Armbruster And His Orchestra
|
| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Http://allaboutmae.Com/
|
| Bust (inches) |
38
|
| Cup Size |
D
|
| Waist (inches) |
24
|
| Hips (inches) |
38
|
| Clothes Size |
6
|
| Shoe Size |
6.5B
|
| Official Websites |
http://www.allaboutmae.com/, http://allaboutmae.com/
|
| Father |
John West (a featherweight prizefighter)
|
| Mother |
Matilda Decker Doelger
|
| Brother |
John Edwin West
|
| Sister |
Katie, Mildred Katharina West, Beverly Arden
|
| Family Member |
John Edwin (grandfather)
|
| Friend |
Marlene Dietrich, George Raft, Texas Guinan, David Brown, Helen Gurley Brown, Billy Wilder
|
| Favorite Places |
Los Angeles, New York
|
| Favorite Foods |
Steak, Mashed Potatoes
|
| Favorite Colors |
Pink, Purple, Turqouise, Yellow
|
| Favorite Accessories |
Tight dresses
|
Mary Jane "Mae" West (August 17, 1893 – November 22, 1980) was an American actress, singer, comedian, screenwriter, and playwright whose career spanned more than seven decades. Recognized as a prominent sex symbol of her time, she was known for portraying sexually confident characters and for her use of double entendres, often delivering her lines in a distinctive contralto voice. West began performing in vaudeville and on stage in New York City before moving on to film in Los Angeles.
