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Hedy Lamarr - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 09, 1914 |
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| Died | January 19, 2000 (age 85) |
| Birthplace | Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Austria) |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Hedy Lamarr's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering film actress and co-inventor of frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology |
Intro
Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian-born American actress and inventor, celebrated both for her roles in classic Hollywood films and for co-inventing technology foundational to modern wireless communications.
Early Life & Background
Born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler, Lamarr was the only child of Jewish parents. She displayed early talents in acting and the arts, attending private schools and later studying acting in Berlin before beginning her film career in Europe.
Career Highlights
- Starred in acclaimed films such as 'Algiers' (1938), 'Boom Town' (1940), and 'Samson and Delilah' (1949)
- Co-invented, with composer George Antheil, a frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology, patented in 1942, that later contributed to the development of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS
- Recognized posthumously for her scientific contributions, including induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014
Trivia
- She was often called "the most beautiful woman in the world" during her Hollywood career.
- Lamarr never profited from her invention during her lifetime.
- The technology she helped develop was initially intended to prevent the jamming of Allied torpedoes during World War II.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Hedy Lamarr born?
Hedy Lamarr was born the 9 November 1914.
Where is Hedy Lamarr from?
Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Austria).
On Her Birth-Day
About November 9th, 1914, in brief:
- Historical events: The First Battle of Ypres began on November 9, 1914, as Allied and German forces clashed in Western Belgium. This battle was part of the broader struggle for control of the Western Front during World War I.
- Day of the week: November 9th, 1914 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: California and You by Henry Burr & Albert Campbell
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
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