Greta Garbo
Known for Acting · 79 credits
- Born
- 1905-09-18
- Died
- 1990-04-15
- Place of birth
- Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
- Also known as
- Greta Gustafsson · Грета Ловиса Густафссон · Грета Густафссон
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
TV Shows (2)
Movies (77)
Grand Hotel
1932
as Grusinskaya
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
as (archive footage)
Camille
1936
as Marguerite Gautier
Ninotchka
1939
as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
2022
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018
as Self (archive footage)
Marlowe
1969
as Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
1940
as Self
Conquest
1937
as Countess Marie Walewska
Anna Karenina
1935
as Anna Karenina
Queen Christina
1934
as Christina
From the Ends of the Earth
1939
as Self
Mata Hari
1931
as Mata Hari
Complicated Women
2003
as Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976
as (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Romance
1930
as Rita Cavallini
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
1940
as Self
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
2008
as Queen Christina (archive footage)
Love
1927
as Anna Karenina
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964
as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
Flesh and the Devil
1926
as Felicitas
Vito
2011
as Self (archive)
The Kiss
1929
as Irene Guarry
Anna Christie
1930
as Anna Christie
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
as Self (archive footage)
Inspiration
1931
as Yvonne Valbret
Torrent
1926
as Leonora Moreno
Joyless Street
1925
as Greta Rumfort
Two-Faced Woman
1941
as Karin Borg Blake
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
2022
as Self (archive footage)
The Painted Veil
1934
as Katrin Koerber Fane
Stjärnbilder
1995
as (archive footage)
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
1996
as Self (archive footage)
Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)
1931
as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
A Woman of Affairs
1928
as Diana Merrick
Anna Christie
1930
as Anna Christie
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
The Romance of Celluloid
1937
as Self (archive footage)
Wild Orchids
1929
as Lillie Sterling
As You Desire Me
1932
as Zara, a.k.a. Maria
A Scarlet Angel
1922
as Extra
The Mysterious Lady
1928
as Tania Fedorova
Sigrid Holmquist
2010
as Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
1986
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood sul Tevere
2009
The Saga of Gösta Berling
1924
as Elizabeth Dohna
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
1969
as Self (archive footage)
Garbo
2005
as Self (archive footage)
The Casting Couch
1995
Minns ni?
1993
as (archive footage)
30 Years of Fun
1963
as (archive footage)
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
2024
as Self (archive footage)
A Man's Man
1929
as Greta Garbo
The Single Standard
1929
as Arden Stuart
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
2023
A Fortune Hunter
1921
as Maid
The Temptress
1926
as Elena
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
1931
as (archive footage)
Our Daily Bread
1921
as Companion
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
1920
as Elder Sister/Mannequin
Do You Remember?
1935
as (archive footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
2003
as Self (archive footage)
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991
as (archive footage)
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
1929
Peter the Tramp
1922
as Greta
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
2014
as Self (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
2001
as Self (archive footage)
The Divine Woman
1928
as Marianne
Testfilm Greta Garbo
1949
as Self
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
2015
Stiller, Garbo & jag
1988
as (archive footage)
Sweden and Swedish Industries
1920
as Self
The Divine Garbo
1990
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010
as Self (archive footage)
Adam & Yves
1974
as Herself (uncredited)
About Greta Garbo
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 socia… With 79 credits spanning from 1920 to 2024, Greta Garbo has appeared in 77 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Greta Garbo Movies
- Grand Hotel (1932) — as Grusinskaya
- Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) — as (archive footage)
- Camille (1936) — as Marguerite Gautier
- Ninotchka (1939) — as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
- The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes (2022)
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