
Mae West
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Astrological Zodiac sign: Leo
Date of death: November 22, 1980
Aged: 87
Mae West, born Mary Jane West in Bushwick, New York, was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter, and sex symbol.
Known for her bawdy double entendres, West made a name for herself in Vaudeville and on the stage in New York before moving to Hollywood to become a comedienne, actress, and writer in the motion picture industry. One of the more controversial movie stars of her day, West encountered many problems including censorship.
When her cinematic career ended, she continued to perform on stage, in Las Vegas, in the United Kingdom, on radio and television, and recorded rock and roll albums.
See also: Actress, American, Screenwriter, Playwright
