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Hedy Lamarr - Austrian-American actress and co-inventor of an early technique for spread spectrum communications and frequency hopping (1914-2000)

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Invention of Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (1940-1942)

Early Life and Education (1914-1933)

Financial Struggles

Marriage to Fritz Mandl (1933-1937)

Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum: Development and Recognition (1942-1997)

Hollywood Career (1938-1958)

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Birth in Vienna

November 9, 1914

Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, to Gertrud Kiesler, a pianist, and Emil Kiesler, a successful bank director. From a young age, Hedy displayed a curious mind and a talent for both the arts and sciences, reportedly disassembling and reassembling music boxes to understand their inner workings.

Early Acting Career and 'Ecstasy'

Early 1930s

Hedy's acting career began in Berlin, where she studied with Max Reinhardt. She quickly gained notoriety for her role in the controversial 1933 Czech film 'Ecstasy' which featured brief nudity and simulated sexual intercourse. This role brought her international attention, both positive and negative, and marked a tumultuous start to her career.

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Austrian-born American actress during Hollywood's Golden Age and co-inventor of a frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology, which is foundational for modern wireless communications like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

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9 November, 2023

Google honored Hedy Lamarr on the 109th anniversary of her birth with a Google Doodle, further celebrating her life and legacy for her groundbreaking work in both film and technology.

9 November, 2015

Google honored Hedy Lamarr on the 101st anniversary of her birth with a Google Doodle. This recognition brought renewed attention to her contributions as both an actress and inventor to a global audience.

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