Hedy Lamarr (1914–2000)

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Hedy Lamarr, the woman many critics and fans alike regard as the most beautiful ever to appear in films, was born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler in Vienna, Austria. She was the daughter of Gertrud (Lichtwitz), from Budapest, and Emil Kiesler, a banker from Lember (now known as Lviv). Her parents were both from Jewish families. Hedwig had a calm ... See full bio »

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Known For

Simson ja Delila
Simson ja Delila Delilah
(1949)
Paholaisen tytär
Paholaisen tytär Jenny Hager
(1946)
Hänen Korkeutensa ja hotellipoika
Hänen Korkeutensa ja hotellipoika Princess Veronica
(1945)
Häväisty nainen
Häväisty nainen Madeleine Damien
(1947)
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Filmography

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 1958 Rakkautta rantahuvilassa
Vanessa Windsor
 1957 Zane Grey Theatre (TV Series)
Consuela Bowers
- Proud Woman (1957) ... Consuela Bowers
 1957 Ihminen ja paholainen
Joan of Arc
 1957 Terroria satamassa (scenes deleted)
 1957 Shower of Stars (TV Series)
- Cloak and Dagger (1957)
 1954 I cavalieri dell'illusione
Imperatrice Giuseppina / Genoveffa di Brabante / Hedy Windsor
 1954 L'amante di Paride
Hedy Windsor / Elana di Troia / Empress Josephine / ...
 1951 Kaksoisolentoni
Lily Dalbray
 1950 Nainen ilman passia
Marianne Lorress
 1950 Miehet kuparilaaksossa
Lisa Roselle
 1949 Simson ja Delila
Delilah
 1948 Ihminen älä hermostu
Dr. J.O. Loring
 1947 Häväisty nainen
Madeleine Damien
 1946 Paholaisen tytär
Jenny Hager
 1945 Hänen Korkeutensa ja hotellipoika
Princess Veronica
 1944 Vaarallinen koe
Allida Bederaux
 1944 Yö Lissabonissa
Irene Von Mohr
 1944 Rakkautta ja tähtitiedettä
Vicky Whitley
 1942 Viettelijätär tropiikista
Tondelayo
 1942 Hämärän peitossa
Lucienne Talbot
 1942 Tyhjäntoimittajien kerho
Dolores Sweets Ramirez
 1941 H.M. Pulham, Esq.
Marvin Myles
 1941 Revyytyttö
Sandra Kolter
 1941 Aviomies käteisellä
Johnny Jones
 1940 Toveri X
Theodore
 1940 Humukaupunki
Karen Vanmeer
 1940 Sinun tulee elää
Georgi Gragore
 1939 Tropiikin nainen
Manon DeVargnes
 1938 Casbahin vanki
Gaby
 1933 Hurmio
Eva Hermann (as Hedy Kiesler)
 1931 Man braucht kein Geld
Käthe Brandt (as Hedy Kiesler)
 1931 Die Koffer des Herrn O.F.
Helene - Tochter des Bürgermeisters (as Hedy Kiesler)
 1931 Die Blumenfrau von Lindenau
Secretary (as Hedy Kiesler)
 1930 Geld auf der Straße
Young Girl at Night Club Table (as Hedwig Kiesler)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Radio: Appeared (as "Ilsa Lund") in a "Lux Radio Theatre" broadcast of "Casablanca". See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Biographical Movies | 9 Print Biographies | 3 Portrayals | 17 Articles | 28 Pictorials | 18 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site

Alternate Names:

Hedwig Kiesler | Hedy Kiesler

Height:

5' 7" (1.7 m)

Spouse:

Lewis J. Boies  (divorced; separated 15 October 1964) | See more »

Children:

James Lamarr Markey | See more »

Parents:

Emil Kiesler | Gertrud Kiesler
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Personal Quote:

Any girl can be glamorous. All you have to do is stand still and look stupid. See more »

Trivia:

Sued Mel Brooks over the use of the name Hedley Lamarr in his movie Villiä hurjempi länsi (1974) and settled out of court. Brooks said he was flattered by this attention. The reference to suing Hedy Lamarr was from Harvey Korman's first day on the set and, ironically, made a comedic reference to what was at that point a non-existent lawsuit. See more »

Trademark:

Fair skin and blue eyes See more »

Nickname:

Hollywood's Loveliest Legendary Lady See more »
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