Actress & Inventor
Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr was born on November 9, 1914 in Vienna, Austria. She starred in her first film the year she turned 18, and starred in Ecstasy the year she turned 19.
Hedy Lamarr was born in 1914 and lived to age 85. Anyone born before 1914 is older than Hedy. Anyone over 85 is older than Hedy ever was.
Hedy Lamarr was born on November 9, 1914 in Vienna, Austria and died on January 19, 2000 at the age of 85. Hedy would be 111 years old today.
Hedy Lamarr would be 111 years old in 2026 and would turn 112 on November 9, 2026. Hedy Lamarr's age in every year ↓
Born
November 9, 1914
Died
January 19, 2000
World pop. at birth
~1.8B
Hedy's age at death
85
Your age
20
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Hedy's age vs family
Hedy's Life Timeline
Hedy Lamarr was born on November 9, 1914, in Vienna, Austria, into a well-to-do Jewish family. Her early life was marked by a fascination with the arts, and she began acting in silent films at a young age. After her first marriage, she moved to Hollywood, where she became a prominent figure in the film industry, known for her beauty and talent.
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Throughout her career, Hedy Lamarr achieved significant milestones. She gained fame in the 1930s and 1940s with films such as 'Algiers' (1938) and 'Samson and Delilah' (1949). However, her contributions extended beyond acting; during World War II, she co-invented a frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology intended to help the Allied forces. This invention laid the groundwork for modern wireless communication technologies, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Hedy Lamarr's legacy as both an actress and an inventor has been recognized posthumously. She passed away on January 19, 2000, at the age of 86, leaving behind a dual legacy in the entertainment industry and technological innovation. In 2014, she was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, highlighting her contributions to science and technology, which were often overshadowed by her film career.
Starred in her first film
Hedy Lamarr was 18 years old when she starred in her first film, 'Geld auf der Straße' (Money on the Street). This marked the beginning of her acting career in Europe, showcasing her talent and beauty.
Hedy Lamarr turned 18 in 1932, the year she starred in her first film. Are you older than Hedy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in Ecstasy
Hedy Lamarr starred in the controversial Czech film 'Ecstasy,' her early breakthrough that gained international notoriety for its daring content.
Hedy Lamarr turned 19 in 1933, the year she starred in Ecstasy. Are you older than Hedy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in 'Algiers'
Hedy Lamarr was 24 years old when she starred in the film 'Algiers', which became a major success and solidified her status as a leading actress in Hollywood.
Hedy Lamarr turned 24 in 1938, the year she starred in 'Algiers'. Are you older than Hedy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in 'Boom Town'
Hedy Lamarr was 26 years old when she starred in 'Boom Town' alongside Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy, a box office hit about the oil industry.
Hedy Lamarr turned 26 in 1940, the year she starred in 'Boom Town'. Are you older than Hedy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in 'Ziegfeld Girl'
Hedy Lamarr was 27 years old when she starred alongside Judy Garland and Lana Turner in 'Ziegfeld Girl', a musical drama about showgirls on Broadway.
Hedy Lamarr turned 27 in 1941, the year she starred in 'Ziegfeld Girl'. Are you older than Hedy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Co-invented frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology
Hedy Lamarr was 28 years old when she and composer George Antheil received a patent for frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology, intended to make radio-guided torpedoes harder to detect. This invention laid the groundwork for modern Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth.
Hedy Lamarr turned 28 in 1942, the year she co-invented frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology. Are you older than Hedy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in White Cargo
Hedy Lamarr starred in 'White Cargo,' playing the seductive Tondelayo in one of her most memorable Hollywood roles.
Hedy Lamarr turned 28 in 1942, the year she starred in White Cargo. Are you older than Hedy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in 'Samson and Delilah'
Hedy Lamarr was 35 years old when she starred in 'Samson and Delilah', which became one of the highest-grossing films of the year, further establishing her legacy in cinema.
Hedy Lamarr turned 35 in 1949, the year she starred in 'Samson and Delilah'. Are you older than Hedy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in My Favorite Spy
Hedy Lamarr starred alongside Bob Hope in 'My Favorite Spy,' a comedy-espionage film that showcased her comedic talents.
Hedy Lamarr turned 37 in 1951, the year she starred in My Favorite Spy. Are you older than Hedy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Co-invented frequency-hopping technology
Hedy Lamarr was 38 years old when she co-invented frequency-hopping technology, which was designed to prevent the jamming of radio signals during World War II. This innovation is now fundamental to modern wireless communication.
Hedy Lamarr turned 38 in 1952, the year she co-invented frequency-hopping technology. Are you older than Hedy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Passed away
Hedy Lamarr was 85 years old when she passed away on January 19, 2000. Her contributions to both film and technology continue to be celebrated, highlighting her remarkable dual legacy.
Hedy Lamarr was 85 in 2000, the year she passed away. Are you older than Hedy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame (posthumous)
Hedy Lamarr was inducted posthumously into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014 for her co-invention of frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology, recognizing her contributions to modern wireless communications.
Inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame (posthumous) (2014), after Hedy's death.
Age by year
How old was Hedy Lamarr in each year?
- 2026
- Hedy Lamarr would be 111 years old in 2026 and would turn 112 on November 9, 2026.
- 1932
- Hedy Lamarr was 17 at the start of 1932 and turned 18 on November 9, 1932. That year, she starred in her first film.
- 1933
- Hedy Lamarr was 18 at the start of 1933 and turned 19 on November 9, 1933. That year, she starred in Ecstasy.
- 1938
- Hedy Lamarr was 23 at the start of 1938 and turned 24 on November 9, 1938. That year, she starred in 'Algiers'.
- 1940
- Hedy Lamarr was 25 at the start of 1940 and turned 26 on November 9, 1940. That year, she starred in 'Boom Town'.
- 1941
- Hedy Lamarr was 26 at the start of 1941 and turned 27 on November 9, 1941. That year, she starred in 'Ziegfeld Girl'.
- 1942
- Hedy Lamarr was 27 at the start of 1942 and turned 28 on November 9, 1942. That year, she co-invented frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology.
- 1949
- Hedy Lamarr was 34 at the start of 1949 and turned 35 on November 9, 1949. That year, she starred in 'Samson and Delilah'.
- 1951
- Hedy Lamarr was 36 at the start of 1951 and turned 37 on November 9, 1951. That year, she starred in My Favorite Spy.
- 1952
- Hedy Lamarr was 37 at the start of 1952 and turned 38 on November 9, 1952. That year, she co-invented frequency-hopping technology.
Hedy Lamarr's age in every year
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