Hedy Lamarr Austrian Actress Born 1914 in Vienna
Hedy Lamarr · inventor and autobiographer · Austrian
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Biography
Hedy Lamarr was born on 9 November 1914 in Vienna. She was an Austrian actress. The date of her death is 19 January 2000; She was 85. Her best-known titles on this site are Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) and The Love Goddesses (1965).
Her screen career on record begins in 1930 with Gold on the Street. Hedy Lamarr’s credits add up to 35 films from 1930 to 2017. Her characters include Joan of Arc in The Story of Mankind (1957) and Delilah in Samson and Delilah (1950). Behind the camera, she is listed as writer on 3 titles, including A Lady Without Passport.
Ecstasy, Samson and Delilah and Algiers are listed among her notable work.
Awards on record come to 3 wins. Records show EFF Award in 1997 as her first win. The newest entry is National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014 for frequency-hopping spread spectrum.
Filmography
35 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story | Film | |
| 2006 | Calling Hedy Lamarr | Film | |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Film | |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | Film | |
| 1958 | The Female Animal | Film | |
| 1957 | The Story of Mankind | Joan of Arc | Film |
| 1954 | Loves of Three Queens | Film | |
| 1951 | My Favorite Spy | Film | |
| 1950 | A Lady Without Passport | Writer | Film |
| 1950 | Copper Canyon | Film | |
| 1950 | Samson and Delilah | Delilah | Film |
| 1948 | Let's Live a Little | Film | |
| 1947 | Dishonored Lady | Film | |
| 1946 | The Strange Woman | Film | |
| 1945 | Her Highness and the Bellboy | Film |
Show all 35 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Experiment Perilous | Film | |
| 1944 | The Conspirators | Film | |
| 1944 | The Heavenly Body | Film | |
| 1943 | Show Business at War | Film | |
| 1942 | Crossroads | Film | |
| 1942 | Tortilla Flat | Film | |
| 1942 | White Cargo | Film | |
| 1941 | Come Live with Me | Writer | Film |
| 1941 | H. M. Pulham | Film | |
| 1941 | Ziegfeld Girl | Film | |
| 1940 | Boom Town | Film | |
| 1940 | Comrade X | Film | |
| 1940 | I Take This Woman | Film | |
| 1939 | Lady of the Tropics | Film | |
| 1938 | Algiers | Writer | Film |
| 1933 | Ecstasy | Film | |
| 1932 | No Money Needed | Film | |
| 1931 | Storm in a Water Glass | Film | |
| 1931 | The Trunks of Mr. O.F. | Film | |
| 1930 | Gold on the Street | Film |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | National Inventors Hall of Fame | frequency-hopping spread spectrum | Won |
| 1997 | EFF Award | Won | |
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Friedrich Mandl (1933 to 1937), Gene Markey (1939 to 1941), John Loder (1943 to 1947), Teddy Stauffer (1951 to 1952) and W. Howard Lee (1953 to 1960). She had 3 children on record.
Hedy Lamarr Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Hedy Lamarr at the time of death?
Hedy Lamarr died on 19 January 2000 at the age of 85. She was born on 9 November 1914.
What is Hedy Lamarr known for?
Hedy Lamarr was known for Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) and The Love Goddesses (1965).
What is Hedy Lamarr’s nationality?
Hedy Lamarr was Austrian, born in Vienna.
How tall was Hedy Lamarr?
Hedy Lamarr was 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
Who was Hedy Lamarr married to?
Hedy Lamarr’s marriages on record are to W. Howard Lee (1953 to 1960), Teddy Stauffer (1951 to 1952), John Loder (1943 to 1947), Gene Markey (1939 to 1941) and Friedrich Mandl (1933 to 1937).
Has Hedy Lamarr won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including National Inventors Hall of Fame (2014) for frequency-hopping spread spectrum.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q49034), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain
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