Hedy Lamarr: The Hollywood Star Who Pioneered Wireless Communications
Hedy Lamarr: The Hollywood Star Who Pioneered Wireless Communications In a career that spanned from the golden age of Hollywood to the present day, it is impossible to overlook the contributions made by Hedy Lamarr. Her name instantly brings to mind a glamorous image of a golden age movie star, but what is less known is her crucial role as an innovative scientist in pioneering American technology and providing the basis for today's wireless communications. Born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler in Vienna, Austria in 1914, Hedy gradually made her way to the world stage as an actress, appearing in European films in the early 1930s. Waves of scandal followed the Austrian beauty as she was known for her risqué roles and unveiled nudity before the Hays Code implemented further restrictions on movie content circa 1934. By 1939, Hedy had made her way to Hollywood where she dominated the silver screen with her roles in films like Comrade X, Boom Town, and most notably her role in Cecil B. DeMill...