Hedy Lamarr’s early life was the stuff of movies: As a teenage starlet, she became the face of “Ecstasy,” one of the most controversial films of its day. By 18, she was the Jewish trophy wife of a ...

After an overview of her career, we follow Hedy Lamarr’s life starting in Austria, to her fleeing and increasing hostile environment in pre-war Austria, to Hollywood and her life as both a movie star ...

Two children’s books out this week tell kid-friendly stories of Hedy Lamarr’s contributions to the scientific community: 'Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor,' by Laurie ...

Austrian-born actress and scientist Hedy Lamarr left her mark during MGM's 'Golden Age' and on the world of communications technology. Born on Nov. 9, 1914, in Vienna, Austria, Lamarr gained fame on ...