Mae West was an American actress, singer, playwright, and screenwriter who rose to fame during the 1920s and 1930s. She was known for her bawdy double entendres and witty repartee, which earned her the nickname 'The Queen of Wisecracks'. Her most famous role was in the 1933 film 'She Done Him Wrong', for which she received an Academy Award nomination. The term 'Bombshell West' is a reference to her iconic status as a sex symbol and her larger-than-life persona.