Greta Garbo
Acting
Born: 1905-09-18 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Biography
Greta Garbo (born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson; September 18, 1905 – April 15, 1990) was a Swedish-American actress, widely regarded as one of the greatest stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Known for her melancholic and enigmatic screen presence, she starred in iconic films such as Anna Karenina, Queen Christina, Camille, and Ninotchka. Throughout her career, she was celebrated for her subtle and understated performances, earning three Academy Award nominations and an honorary Oscar in 1954. Garbo was famously private, avoiding the Hollywood social scene and retiring from acting at the age of 35. Her personal life has long been the subject of speculation, particularly regarding her sexuality. She was romantically linked to several women, including writer Mercedes de Acosta and actress Marlene Dietrich, fueling rumors that she may have been lesbian or bisexual. However, Garbo never publicly addressed these rumors, maintaining an air of mystery that only added to her legendary status. Her legacy continues to captivate audiences, with her influence extending beyond film into discussions of gender, sexuality, and Hollywood’s golden age.
Known For
Spécial cinéma
Self (archive footage)
MGM Parade
MGM Parade
Self
MGM Parade
self
Susan Lenox
Helga, aka Susan Lenox
Marlowe
Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
Ninotchka
Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
Grand Hotel
Grusinskaya
Mata Hari
Mata Hari
Camille
Marguerite Gautier
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
(archive footage)
Peter the Tramp
Greta
Queen Christina
Christina
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Self (archive footage)
Flesh and the Devil
Felicitas
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage)
Joyless Street
Greta Rumfort
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
The Painted Veil
Katrin Koerber Fane
Torrent
Leonora Moreno
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self (archive footage)
1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
The Happy Ending
Self - Actress in 'Susan Lennox' (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Self
My Scientology Movie
Self (archive photo)
Anna Christie
Anna Christie
Romance
Rita Cavallini
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood sul Tevere
Garbo
Self (archive footage)
The Romance of Celluloid
Self (archive footage)
A Man's Man
Greta Garbo
The Mysterious Lady
Tania Fedorova
Complicated Women
Self (archive footage)
Vito
Self (archive)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Self (archive footage)
Anna Christie
Anna Christie
Our Daily Bread
Companion
Two-Faced Woman
Karin Borg Blake