Greta Garbo
Known for Acting · 78 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 (76)
Camille
1936
as Marguerite Gautier
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
as (archive footage)
Marlowe
1969
as Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
Grand Hotel
1932
as Grusinskaya
Ninotchka
1939
as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
Complicated Women
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Mata Hari
1931
as Mata Hari
Anna Karenina
1935
as Anna Karenina
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018
as Self (archive footage)
The Temptress
1926
as Elena
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976
as (archive footage)
Romance
1930
as Rita Cavallini
The Kiss
1929
as Irene Guarry
Inspiration
1931
as Yvonne Valbret
Stjärnbilder
1995
as (archive footage)
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
1940
as Self
Flesh and the Devil
1926
as Felicitas
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
as Self (archive footage)
The Romance of Celluloid
1937
as Self (archive footage)
From the Ends of the Earth
1939
as Self
Vito
2011
as Self (archive)
Queen Christina
1934
as Christina
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964
as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Joyless Street
1925
as Greta Rumfort
Conquest
1937
as Countess Marie Walewska
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007
as Self (archive footage)
The Casting Couch
1995
Two-Faced Woman
1941
as Karin Borg Blake
Anna Christie
1930
as Anna Christie
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
2008
as Queen Christina (archive footage)
Love
1927
as Anna Karenina
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
1940
as Self
30 Years of Fun
1963
as (archive footage)
The Mysterious Lady
1928
as Tania Fedorova
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
1996
as Self (archive footage)
As You Desire Me
1932
as Zara, a.k.a. Maria
Sigrid Holmquist
2010
as Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)
1931
as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
Anna Christie
1930
as Anna Christie
The Single Standard
1929
as Arden Stuart
Garbo
2005
as Self (archive footage)
The Painted Veil
1934
as Katrin Koerber Fane
Minns ni?
1993
as (archive footage)
A Scarlet Angel
1922
as Extra
A Man's Man
1929
as Greta Garbo
The Saga of Gösta Berling
1924
as Elizabeth Dohna
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Torrent
1926
as Leonora Moreno
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
2023
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
1986
as Self (archive footage)
A Woman of Affairs
1928
as Diana Merrick
Hollywood sul Tevere
2009
The Divine Woman
1928
as Marianne
The Divine Garbo
1990
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Wild Orchids
1929
as Lillie Sterling
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
1931
as (archive footage)
A Fortune Hunter
1921
as Maid
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991
as (archive footage)
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
1920
as Elder Sister/Mannequin
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
1969
as Self (archive footage)
Peter the Tramp
1922
as Greta
Do You Remember?
1935
as (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Our Daily Bread
1921
as Companion
Sweden and Swedish Industries
1920
as Self
Stiller, Garbo & jag
1988
as (archive footage)
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
2014
as Self (archive footage)
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
2015
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010
as Self (archive footage)
Testfilm Greta Garbo
1949
as Self
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
1929
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 78 credits spanning from 1920 to 2024, Greta Garbo has appeared in 76 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Greta Garbo Movies
- Camille (1936) — as Marguerite Gautier
- Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) — as (archive footage)
- Marlowe (1969) — as Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
- Grand Hotel (1932) — as Grusinskaya
- Ninotchka (1939) — as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
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