American Actress Mae West was born Mary Jane West on 17th August, 1893 in Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, New York USA and passed away on 22nd Nov 1980 Hollywood, California aged 87. She is most remembered for Diamond Lil. Her zodiac sign is Leo.

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Mae West had many boyfriends including boxing champion William Jones, nicknamed Gorilla Jones. When the management at her apartment building discriminated against the African-American boxer and barred his entry, West solved the problem by buying the building. He later became her chauffeur/bodyguard and was a devoted companion for the rest of her life.