Statements (186)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Person gptkb:Singer gptkb:playwright |
| gptkbp:active_years |
1911–1980
1907–1980 |
| gptkbp:active_years_end |
gptkb:1978
|
| gptkbp:active_years_start |
1911
|
| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:The_Big_Broadcast_of_1938
gptkb:The_Dean_Martin_Show gptkb:The_Golden_Girls gptkb:The_Muppet_Show gptkb:The_Lady_Eve gptkb:The_Simpsons gptkb:The_Ed_Sullivan_Show gptkb:The_Love_Boat gptkb:Myra_Breckinridge The Heat's On |
| gptkbp:associated_acts |
gptkb:W._C._Fields
gptkb:Rudy_Vallee gptkb:Cary_Grant gptkb:George_Raft gptkb:Jimmy_Durante |
| gptkbp:award |
gptkb:Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1893-08-17
August 17, 1893 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Brooklyn,_New_York_City
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA Brooklyn, New York City, New York |
| gptkbp:born |
August 17, 1893
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| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Cypress_Hills_Cemetery
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| gptkbp:career_end |
gptkb:1978
|
| gptkbp:career_start |
1907
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:W._C._Fields
gptkb:Cary_Grant gptkb:George_Raft |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced LGBTQ+ representation
Challenged gender norms Icon of camp and drag culture Influenced comedy and film genres Pioneered sexual liberation in film Symbol of the 1920s and 1930s American culture |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1980-11-22
November 22, 1980 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California,_USA |
| gptkbp:died |
November 22, 1980
|
| gptkbp:ethnicity |
Irish
Jewish |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Witty one-liners
Strong female characters Her distinctive voice Her comedic timing witty one-liners being a cultural icon her unique style and persona double entendres pioneering sexual liberation in film sex appeal Her glamorous persona her contributions to American theater Sexual innuendo Sexual innuendo in her performances Her provocative humor breaking taboos in Hollywood |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
When I'm good, I'm very good, but when I'm bad, I'm better.
I believe in censorship. I made a fortune out of it. Too much of a good thing can be wonderful. I used to be Snow White, but I drifted. I’m not a has-been, I’m a will-be. I’m the only one who can make a man feel like a man. I don’t mind living in a man’s world as long as I can be a woman in it. |
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:1977
gptkb:Sextette |
| gptkbp:film_appearance |
Pioneered the role of the strong female lead
|
| gptkbp:film_awards |
Nominated for an Academy Award
|
| gptkbp:film_debut |
gptkb:The_Midnight_Girl_(1925)
gptkb:1932 Night After Night |
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
In 1907
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mae West
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Modern_Feminism
gptkb:Modern_feminist_movements gptkb:feminism modern comedy Subsequent generations of actresses Modern comedy Feminism in film Comedy in film Sexual liberation in media |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:art
gptkb:Vaudeville Hollywood films Silent Film Era |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Burlesque shows
Vaudeville performances Silent film stars |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Stage and film performances
Witty one-liners Cultural icon of the 20th century Challenging gender norms Double entendres Sexual innuendos witty dialogue double entendres pioneering sexual liberation in film sex appeal Sexual innuendo Pioneering sexual expression in film |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on pop culture
Cultural icon of the 20th century influence on comedy Influence on modern comedy Known for her wit and humor Icon of American pop culture influence on LGBTQ representation Cultural references in music and film Symbol of sexual liberation influence on later actresses Influenced future generations of actresses Icon of sexual liberation Cited as a major influence by many comedians Considered a pioneer of women in entertainment Role model for female performers Her films are still studied for their cultural significance |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
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| gptkbp:notable_film |
gptkb:My_Little_Chickadee
gptkb:The_Belle_of_New_York gptkb:She_Done_Him_Wrong I'm No Angel The Heat's On |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Diamond_Lil
gptkb:My_Little_Chickadee gptkb:The_Belle_of_New_York gptkb:She_Done_Him_Wrong gptkb:The_Constant_Sinner I'm No Angel The Heat's On The Drag |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Actress
gptkb:Film_Director gptkb:Singer gptkb:playwright gptkb:Screenwriter |
| gptkbp:parent |
gptkb:John_West
Matilda West |
| gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame
Inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame |
| gptkbp:quote |
When I'm good, I'm very good, but when I'm bad, I'm better.
I believe in censorship. I made a fortune out of it. A man in the house is worth two in the street. It's not what you have, it's what you do with what you have. You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. I don't do anything I don't want to do. Too much of a good thing can be wonderful. When I'm good, I'm very good. But when I'm bad, I'm better. I never loved another person the way I loved myself. I used to be Snow White, but I drifted. I have a great time with my life, and I want to share it. Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before. |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Hollywood_Golden_Age
gptkb:feminism LGBT rights |
| gptkbp:relationship |
Had relationships with several famous men
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California,_USA |
| gptkbp:sibling |
gptkb:William_West
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Eddie_Cantor
gptkb:Frank_Wallace gptkb:None gptkb:none |
| gptkbp:television_appearance |
gptkb:The_Mae_West_Show
gptkb:The_Dean_Martin_Show gptkb:The_Ed_Sullivan_Show |
| gptkbp:theater |
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1925)
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| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
|
| gptkbp:youth_programs |
Public School in Brooklyn
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Shirley_Temple_Show
gptkb:Marilyn_Monroe gptkb:Mabel_Normand gptkb:Sophie_Tucker gptkb:Road_to..._film_series |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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