Mae West

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Mae West (born Mary Jane West; August 17, 1893 – November 22, 1980) was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter and sex symbol whose entertainment career spanned seven decades. 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. In consideration of her contributions to American cinema, the American Film Institute named West 15th among the greatest female stars of all time. 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. She used the alias Jane Mast early in her career.

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Mae West is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Mae West: Dirty Blonde (2020), Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression (2009), Trailer Camp (1995), Hollywood on Parade No. B-5 (1933), Intimate Portrait (1993), American Masters (1986), Mister Ed (1961), The Oscars (1953).

The recorded credits span 1933 to 2025, including 24 movies and 4 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.