Eva Lamarr
Austrian-American actress and co-inventor of an early technique for spread spectrum communications and frequency hopping (1914-2000)
1914 — 2000
Quick Facts
Profession
Austrian-American actress and co-inventor of an early technique for spread spectrum communications and frequency hopping (1914-2000)
Born
November 9, 1914
Died
2000 (age ~86)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, entertainer
AustriaBorn in ViennaDied in Orlando
1914
Born in Vienna (1914-11-09)
1997
AwardEFF Award
2000
Died in Orlando
About
Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian and American actress and inventor. After a brief early film career in Czechoslovakia, including the controversial erotic romantic drama Ecstasy (1933), she fled from her first husband, Friedrich Mandl, and secretly moved to Paris. Traveling to London, she met Louis B. Mayer, who offered her a film contract in Hollywood. Lamarr became a film star with her performance in the romantic drama Algiers (1938). She achieved further success with the Western Boom Town (1940) and the drama White Cargo (1942). Lamarr's most successful film was the religious epic Samson and Delilah (1949). She also acted on television before the release of her final film in 1958. She was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
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Who is Eva Lamarr?+
Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian and American actress and inventor. After a brief early film career in Czechoslovakia, including the controversial erotic romantic drama Ecstasy (1933), she fled from her first husband, Friedrich Mandl, and secretly moved to Paris. Traveling to London, she met Louis B. May
What does the name Eva mean?+
The name Eva means "female given name (Εύα)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Eva Lamarr born?+
Eva Lamarr was born on November 9, 1914.
When did Eva Lamarr die?+
Eva Lamarr died in 2000, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
female given name (Εύα)
The name Eva is of Spanish origin, meaning "female given name (Εύα)". It is traditionally a female name.
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Eva — November 9, 1914
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
The world is a little different because you existed.
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