Hedy Lamarr Wall Art

Who is Hedy Lamarr? Hedy Lamarr, born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler, was an Austrian-American actress, inventor, and film producer. She was part of 30 films in an acting career spanning 28 years, and co-invented an early version of frequency-hopping spread spectrum. SHE ACTED OUT THE FIRST ON SCREEN ORGASM HEDY LAMARR FEATURED IN 30 FILMS OVER HER 28-YEAR CAREER. Her filmography includes Samson and Delilah, The Strange Woman, Come Live with Me and Ziegfeld Girl. SHE'S THE CO-INVENTOR OF 1940S WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY. In 1942, at the peak of her acting career, Hedy developed a “Secret Communications System” to help defeat the Nazis in WWII. By manipulating radio frequencies at irregular intervals between transmission and reception, the invention formed an unbreakable code to prevent classified messages from being intercepted by the enemy. Lamarr’s patented idea later became the foundation for mobile phone technology. It’s influence is visible in crucial 21st century systems like Bluetooth and Wifi. FIRST WOMAN TO RECEIVE "THE OSCAR FOR INVENTION”. In 1997 Lamarr became the first female recipient of the BULBIE Gnass Spirit of Achievement Award, a prestigious lifetime accomplishment prize for inventors often referred to as “The Oscar for Invention”. ———————- This illustrative art quote is from my “Badass Women” series art prints. Inspiration for female leaders everywhere from modern and historical role models A minimalist illustration art print inspired by badass women in history. Design: Original illustrated portrait of Hedy Lamarr with a quote which says: “The brains of people are more interesting than the looks, I think.” Size: A4 (29.7mm x 210mm) Paper: Premium Archival Matte Paper | 189gsm *Frame is NOT included