Hedy Lamarr
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Hedy Lamarr
Summary
Hedy Lamarr is a human[1]. She was born in Vienna[2]. She was born on November 9, 1914[3]. She passed away in Casselberry[4]. She died on January 19, 2000[5]. She worked as an inventor[6], autobiographer[7], screenwriter[8], film actor[9], and film producer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,768 views/month, #2,066 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Hedy Lamarr was born in Vienna[2].
- Hedy Lamarr died in Casselberry[4].
- Hedy Lamarr passed away in Orlando[12].
- Hedy Lamarr was born on November 9, 1914[3].
- Hedy Lamarr died on January 19, 2000[5].
- Hedy Lamarr is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[13].
- Hedy Lamarr's father was Emil Kiesler[14].
- Hedy Lamarr's mother was Gertrud Kiesler[15].
- Among Hedy Lamarr's spouses was Friedrich Mandl[16].
- Among Hedy Lamarr's spouses was Gene Markey[17].
- Hedy Lamarr was married to John Loder[18].
- Hedy Lamarr was married to Teddy Stauffer[19].
- Hedy Lamarr was married to W. Howard Lee[20].
- Among Hedy Lamarr's spouses was Lewis J. Boies[21].
- A child of Hedy Lamarr was James Loder[22].
- A child of Hedy Lamarr was Anthony Loder[23].
- A child of Hedy Lamarr was Denise Loder-DeLuca[24].
- Hedy Lamarr held citizenship in Austria[25].
- Hedy Lamarr held citizenship in United States[26].
- German was Hedy Lamarr's native language[27].
- Hedy Lamarr is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[28].
- Hedy Lamarr worked as an inventor[6].
- Hedy Lamarr's professions included autobiographer[7].
- Hedy Lamarr's professions included screenwriter[8].
- Hedy Lamarr worked as a film actor[9].
Product Details
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Type: Person[29]
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Country: AT[30]
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Began / founded: 1914-11-09[31]
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Ended / dissolved: 2000-01-19[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 67980dcd-ce48-400c-adfa-8ca463a21f95[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Hedy Lamarr's place of birth was Vienna[2]. She was born on November 9, 1914[3]. Her father was Emil Kiesler[14]. Her mother was Gertrud Kiesler[15]. She is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[28]. German was her native language[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include inventor[6], autobiographer[7], screenwriter[8], film actor[9], film producer[10], and musician[34]. Fields of work include cinematography[35], an academic major[36]; frequency-hopping spread spectrum[37], a technique[38]; acting[39], a type of arts[40]; and discoveries and inventions[41].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Ecstasy[42], Samson and Delilah[43], Algiers[44], Experiment Perilous[45], The Strange Woman[46], and Secret communication system[47]. Things named for Hedy Lamarr include Hedy-Lamarr Price[48], a science award[49], in Austria[50], founded in 2018[51]; 32730 Lamarr[52], an asteroid[53]; ÑuSat 14[54], an Earth observation satellite[55]; and Lamarr Institute[56], an educational institution[57], in Germany[58], founded in 2022[59].
Recognition
Awards received include EFF Award[60], a science award[61], founded in 1992[62]; National Inventors Hall of Fame[63], a hall of fame[64], in United States[65], founded in 1973[66], headquartered in North Canton[67]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[68], a commemorative plaque[69], in United States[70]; and Q137870547[71].
Personal Life
Spouses include Friedrich Mandl[16], an entrepreneur[72], 1900–1977[73], of Austria[74]; Gene Markey[17], a military officer[75], 1895–1980[76], of United States[77], awarded the Bronze Star Medal[78]; John Loder[18], an actor[79], 1898–1988[80], of United Kingdom[81]; Teddy Stauffer[19], a jazz musician[82], 1909–1991[83], of Switzerland[84]; W. Howard Lee[20], an entrepreneur[85], 1908–1981[86], of United States[87]; and Lewis J. Boies[21], a lawyer[88], 1920–2012[89], of United States[90]. Children include James Loder[22]; Anthony Loder[23], a screenwriter[91], b. 1947[92]; and Denise Loder-DeLuca[24], b. 1945[93].
Death and Burial
Hedy Lamarr died on January 19, 2000[5]. Recorded place of death include Casselberry[4], a city in the United States[94], in United States[95], founded in 1940[96] and Orlando[12], a city in the United States[97], in United States[98], founded in 1875[99]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[100]. Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
Hedy Lamarr ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,768 views/month, #2,066 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[101] She is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[102]
She is credited with the discovery of frequency-hopping spread spectrum[103], a technique[104] and spread spectrum[105], a communication technology[106]. Entities named for her include Hedy-Lamarr Price[48], a science award[49], in Austria[50], founded in 2018[51]; 32730 Lamarr[52], an asteroid[53]; ÑuSat 14[54], an Earth observation satellite[55]; and Lamarr Institute[56], an educational institution[57], in Germany[58], founded in 2022[59].
FAQs
Where was Hedy Lamarr born?
Hedy Lamarr's place of birth was Vienna[2].
Where did Hedy Lamarr die?
Hedy Lamarr passed away in Casselberry[4].
Who were Hedy Lamarr's parents?
Hedy Lamarr's father was Emil Kiesler[14]. Hedy Lamarr's mother was Gertrud Kiesler[15].
Who was Hedy Lamarr married to?
Hedy Lamarr's spouses include Friedrich Mandl[16], Gene Markey[17], John Loder[18], and Teddy Stauffer[19].
What did Hedy Lamarr do for work?
Hedy Lamarr worked as inventor[6], autobiographer[7], screenwriter[8], film actor[9], and film producer[10].
What awards did Hedy Lamarr receive?
Honors received include EFF Award[60], National Inventors Hall of Fame[63], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[68], and Q137870547[71].
What did Hedy Lamarr discover?
Hedy Lamarr is credited as discoverer of frequency-hopping spread spectrum[103] and spread spectrum[105].