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)
Mata Hari
Mata Hari
Ninotchka
Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
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Grand Hotel
Grusinskaya
Camille
Marguerite Gautier
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
Peter the Tramp
Greta
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Self (archive footage)
Queen Christina
Christina
Anna Christie
Anna Christie
Romance
Rita Cavallini
Flesh and the Devil
Felicitas
That's Entertainment, Part II
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The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self (archive footage)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
Joyless Street
Greta Rumfort
My Scientology Movie
Self (archive photo)
Torrent
Leonora Moreno
1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
The Painted Veil
Katrin Koerber Fane
Our Daily Bread
Companion
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Self
Two-Faced Woman
Karin Borg Blake
Hollywood sul Tevere
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Self (archive footage)
Garbo
Self (archive footage)
Conquest
Countess Marie Walewska
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
Self (archive footage)
A Man's Man
Greta Garbo
Vito
Self (archive)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Self (archive footage)
Anna Christie
Anna Christie
The Mysterious Lady
Tania Fedorova
Sweden and Swedish Industries
Self