FAQ About Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian-American actress and inventor, known for her remarkable contributions both to the film industry and technology. She was hailed as one of the most beautiful women in film during the 1930s and 1940s and starred in many popular movies. Beyond her glamorous Hollywood career, Lamarr was also a pioneer in the field of wireless communications technology. She co-developed a frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology, which laid the foundation for modern wireless communication, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.