Greta Garbo
Known for Acting · 83 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 (81)
Susan Lenox
1931
as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
as (archive footage)
Ninotchka
1939
as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
Mata Hari
1931
as Mata Hari
Grand Hotel
1932
as Grusinskaya
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Anna Karenina
1935
as Anna Karenina
Romance
1930
as Rita Cavallini
Queen Christina
1934
as Christina
Marlowe
1969
as Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
Camille
1936
as Marguerite Gautier
Flesh and the Devil
1926
as Felicitas
Peter the Tramp
1922
as Greta
Our Daily Bread
1921
as Companion
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976
as (archive footage)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018
as Self (archive footage)
The Painted Veil
1934
as Katrin Koerber Fane
Hollywood sul Tevere
2009
The Casting Couch
1995
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
1931
as (archive footage)
Torrent
1926
as Leonora Moreno
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
2015
The Mysterious Lady
1928
as Tania Fedorova
Two-Faced Woman
1941
as Karin Borg Blake
Vito
2011
as Self (archive)
Garbo
2005
as Self (archive footage)
The Kiss
1929
as Irene
Love
1927
as Anna Karenina
Anna Christie
1930
as Anna Christie
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964
as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
2003
as Self (archive footage)
The Single Standard
1929
as Arden Stuart
Stiller, Garbo & jag
1988
as (archive footage)
Joyless Street
1925
as Greta Rumfort
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
2008
as Queen Christina (archive footage)
A Man's Man
1929
as Greta Garbo
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010
as Self (archive footage)
30 Years of Fun
1963
as (archive footage)
The Temptress
1926
as Elena
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
as Self (archive footage)
The Romance of Celluloid
1937
as Self (archive footage)
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Anna Christie
1930
as Anna Christie
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
1940
as Self
A Woman of Affairs
1928
as Diana Merrick
The Saga of Gösta Berling
1924
as Elizabeth Dohna
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
1961
as Self - Anna Karenina (archive footage) (uncredited)
As You Desire Me
1932
as Zara, a.k.a. Maria
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
From the Ends of the Earth
1939
as Self
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
1920
as Elder Sister/Mannequin
Wild Orchids
1929
as Lillie Sterling
Inspiration
1931
as Yvonne Valbret
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
2014
as Self (archive footage)
Sweden and Swedish Industries
1920
as Self
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
1940
as Self
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
1969
as Self (archive footage)
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
1996
as Self (archive footage)
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
1995
as Self (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Testfilm Greta Garbo
1949
as Self
Sigrid Holmquist
2010
as Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
1986
as Self (archive footage)
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
1996
as Self (archive footage)
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
1929
A Scarlet Angel
1922
as Extra
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007
as Self (archive footage)
The Divine Woman
1928
as Marianne
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
as Self (archive footage)
The Divine Garbo
1990
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Minns ni?
1993
as (archive footage)
Conquest
1937
as Countess Marie Walewska
A Fortune Hunter
1921
as Maid
Stjärnbilder
1995
as (archive footage)
Do You Remember?
1935
as (archive footage)
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991
as (archive footage)
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
2023
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 83 credits spanning from 1920 to 2024, Greta Garbo has appeared in 81 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Greta Garbo Movies
- Susan Lenox (1931) — as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
- Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) — as (archive footage)
- Ninotchka (1939) — as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
- Mata Hari (1931) — as Mata Hari
- Grand Hotel (1932) — as Grusinskaya
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