Hedy Lamarr
Actress and inventor of frequency hopping
Born
November 9th, 1914
110 years ago
Died
January 19th, 2000
25 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An actress and inventor, contributions included co-inventing a frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology used in wireless communications. Gained prominence in the film industry during the 1930s and 1940s, starring in movies such as 'Algiers' and 'Samson and Delilah'. Early work in filmmaking was notable for combining beauty with technical ingenuity. Later in life, recognition for her inventions in technology garnered attention, culminating in induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Starred in 'Algiers' and 'Samson and Delilah'
Co-invented frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology
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