Greta Garbo
Acting
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
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movieGarbo: Where Did You Go?
2024
Self (archive footage)
moviePrejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
2022
Self (archive footage)
movieScotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018
Self (archive footage)
movieStars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
2014
Self (archive footage)
movieFinal Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
(archive footage)
movieVito
2011
Self (archive)
movieSigrid Holmquist
2010
Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
movieRediscovering John Gilbert
2010
Self (archive footage)
movie1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009
Self (archive footage)
movieThou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
2008
Queen Christina (archive footage)
movieWhy Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007
Self (archive footage)
movieGarbo
2005
Self (archive footage)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
Self / Various roles (archive footage)
movieComplicated Women
2003
Self (archive footage)
movieCole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
2003
Self (archive footage)
movieGreta Garbo: A Lone Star
2001
Self (archive footage)
movieJoan Crawford: Always the Star
1996
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
1996
Self (archive footage)
movieStjärnbilder
1995
(archive footage)
movieThe First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
Self (archive footage)
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
1995
Self (archive footage)
movieMinns ni?
1993
(archive footage)
movieThe Meeting of Two Queens
1991
(archive footage)
movieThe Divine Garbo
1990
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieStiller, Garbo & jag
1988
(archive footage)
movieGreta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
1986
Self (archive footage)
movieThat's Entertainment, Part II
1976
(archive footage)
tvSpécial cinéma
1974
Self (archive footage)
movieAdam & Yves
1974
Herself (uncredited)
movieHollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
Self (archive footage)
movieGarbo, by Joan Crawford
1969
Self (archive footage)
movieMarlowe
1969
Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
movieThe Big Parade of Comedy
1964
Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
movie30 Years of Fun
1963
(archive footage)
movieHollywood: The Selznick Years
1961
Self - Anna Karenina (archive footage) (uncredited)
tvMGM Parade
1955
Self / self
movieTwo-Faced Woman
1941
Karin Borg Blake
movieNinotchka
1939
Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
movieConquest
1937
Countess Marie Walewska
movieThe Romance of Celluloid
1937
Self (archive footage)
movieCamille
1936
Marguerite Gautier
movieAnna Karenina
1935
Anna Karenina
Do You Remember?
1935
(archive footage)
movieThe Painted Veil
1934
Katrin Koerber Fane
movieQueen Christina
1934
Christina
movieGrand Hotel
1932
Grusinskaya
movieAs You Desire Me
1932
Zara, a.k.a. Maria
movieMata Hari
1931
Mata Hari
movieSusan Lenox
1931
Helga, aka Susan Lenox
movieInspiration
1931
Yvonne Valbret
movieAnna Christie
1930
Anna Christie
movieRomance
1930
Rita Cavallini
movieAnna Christie
1930
Anna Christie
movieThe Kiss
1929
Irene
movieThe Single Standard
1929
Arden Stuart
movieA Man's Man
1929
Greta Garbo
movieWild Orchids
1929
Lillie Sterling
movieA Woman of Affairs
1928
Diana Merrick
movieThe Mysterious Lady
1928
Tania Fedorova
movieThe Divine Woman
1928
Marianne
movieLove
1927
Anna Karenina
movieFlesh and the Devil
1926
Felicitas
movieTorrent
1926
Leonora Moreno
movieJoyless Street
1925
Greta Rumfort
movieThe Saga of Gösta Berling
1924
Elizabeth Dohna
movieOur Daily Bread
1921
Companion
movieMr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
1920
Elder Sister/Mannequin
