Greta Garbo
Known For
Acting
Born
1905-09-18 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Died
1990-04-15
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.
Most Known For
Spécial cinéma
as Self (archive footage)
MGM Parade
MGM Parade
as Self
MGM Parade
as self
Ninotchka
as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
Mata Hari
as Mata Hari
Torrent
as Leonora Moreno
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
as (archive footage)
Grand Hotel
as Grusinskaya
Romance
as Rita Cavallini
Anna Karenina
as Anna Karenina
Camille
as Marguerite Gautier
Queen Christina
as Christina
Garbo
as Self (archive footage)
Flesh and the Devil
as Felicitas
Two-Faced Woman
as Karin Borg Blake
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
Love
as Anna Karenina
Peter the Tramp
as Greta
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
as Self (archive footage)