Greta Garbo
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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
Credits
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012)
as (archive footage)
Susan Lenox (1931)
as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
Grand Hotel (1932)
as Grusinskaya
Ninotchka (1939)
as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
Queen Christina (1934)
as Christina
Flesh and the Devil (1926)
as Felicitas
Anna Karenina (1935)
as Anna Karenina
Mata Hari (1931)
as Mata Hari
Camille (1936)
as Marguerite Gautier
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018)
as Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)
as (archive footage)
Marlowe (1969)
as Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
Two-Faced Woman (1941)
as Karin Borg Blake
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995)
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972)
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood: Style Center of the World (1940)
as Self
The Happy Ending (1969)
as Self - Actress in 'Susan Lennox' (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Big Parade of Comedy (1964)
as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful (1996)
as Self (archive footage)
Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound (1940)
as Self
As You Desire Me (1932)
as Zara, a.k.a. Maria
Hollywood: The Selznick Years (1961)
as Self - Anna Karenina (archive footage) (uncredited)
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell (1995)
as Self (archive footage)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel (2004)
as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
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)
30 Years of Fun (1963)
as (archive footage)
The Painted Veil (1934)
as Katrin Koerber Fane
A Woman of Affairs (1928)
as Diana Merrick
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk (2003)
as Self (archive footage)
From the Ends of the Earth (1939)
as Self
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo (2014)
as Self (archive footage)
Garbo (2005)
as Self (archive footage)
The Romance of Celluloid (1937)
as Self (archive footage)
The Mysterious Lady (1928)
as Tania Fedorova
Peter the Tramp (1922)
as Greta
Vårt kronprinspar i Hollywood (1926)
Actor
My Scientology Movie (2016)
as Self (archive photo)
Torrent (1926)
as Leonora Moreno
Romance (1930)
as Rita Cavallini
Garbo, by Joan Crawford (1969)
as Self (archive footage)
Garbo: Where Did You Go? (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
Conquest (1937)
as Countess Marie Walewska
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star (2001)
as Self (archive footage)
The Casting Couch (1995)
Actor
Hollywood sul Tevere (2009)
Actor
A Man's Man (1929)
as Greta Garbo
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn… (2015)
Actor
Anna Christie (1930)
as Anna Christie
Complicated Women (2003)
as Self (archive footage)
Joan Crawford: Always the Star (1996)
as Self (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown (1986)
as Self (archive footage)
Anna Christie (1930)
as Anna Christie
Our Daily Bread (1921)
as Companion
Stjärnbilder (1995)
as (archive footage)
Joyless Street (1925)
as Greta Rumfort
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo! (1931)
as (archive footage)
Wild Orchids (1929)
as Lillie Sterling
Vito (2011)
as Self (archive footage)
Love (1927)
as Anna Karenina
Inspiration (1931)
as Yvonne Valbret
Sweden and Swedish Industries (1920)
as Self
The Kiss (1929)
as Irene
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping (1920)
as Elder Sister/Mannequin
Sigrid Holmquist (2010)
as Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
A Scarlet Angel (1922)
as Extra
Stiller, Garbo & jag (1988)
as (archive footage)
Minns ni? (1993)
as (archive footage)
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein (2023)
Actor
The Temptress (1926)
as Elena
The Single Standard (1929)
as Arden Stuart
The Saga of Gösta Berling (1924)
as Elizabeth Dohna
Rediscovering John Gilbert (2010)
as Self (archive footage)
The Meeting of Two Queens (1991)
as (archive footage)
The Divine Woman (1928)
as Marianne
Do You Remember? (1935)
as (archive footage)
The Divine Garbo (1990)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Testfilm Greta Garbo (1949)
as Self
A Fortune Hunter (1921)
as Maid
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship (1929)
Actor
Adam & Yves (1974)
as Herself (uncredited)